Sold287d on market
43 Alta Vista Way
San Rafael, CA, 94901 • Montecito/Happy Valley • Marin County
$1,200,000
$696/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,725Sqft
0.12 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · Bridge(s) · Canyon · City Lights · Downtown · Hills · Water
Contemporary,Mid-Century Style
Built 1952 · 74 years of history
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Front Porch
1 Fireplace
Living Room · Wood Burning
2-Car Garage
Attached · Garage Faces Front · Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+ · Paved
Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
7 views
People checking out this listing
287 days on market
Established listing
$696/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1952
This spacious Marina Highland home features 3+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is perfectly situated in a prime location in Central San Rafael. With views from almost every room, this 2-story home has been thoughtfully updated. Upon entry, you'll notice new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, a spacious open floor plan and the fireplace in the living room. The newly updated kitchen has an eat-in area and a slider that opens to a large view deck. On this level you'll also find 1-bedroom and a full bathroom along with the 2-car garage. On the lower level are the additional 2 bedrooms with a shared full bathroom which has been recently updated. The larger bedroom has an attached bonus room making an ideal home office, gym or nursery. The fenced yard is below the home and offers space for playing, gardening or pets. Many upgrades: Newly painted inside and out, new flooring, lighting, kitchen, bathroom, AC and more. What truly sets this home apart is its tranquil setting with wonderful water views, yet so close to all the conveniences you need in San Rafael. It's just minutes from Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, McNears Beach, scenic trails, Peacock Gap Golf Course, and China Camp State Park. San Rafael High School is mere steps away. For commuters, it's less than five minutes to HWY 101.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced yard, spacious open floor plan, and newly updated kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,437/month
Principal & Interest$5,837
Property Tax$1,200
Insurance$400
Down payment20% ($240,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.13% rate · 30yr fixed · $960,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1952
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot5,074 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary,Mid-Century
Year built1952
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionShingle Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Garage Faces Front, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Paved
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartial
Fireplaces1
FencingPartial,Wood
Lot5,074 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMontecito/Happy Valley
Annual tax$15,809
Parcel01606201
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Free-Standing Electric Oven
Free-Standing Electric Range
Microwave
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Hookups Only
In Basement
Fireplace
Living Room
Wood Burning
Green/Energy
Cooling
Exterior Features
Exterior
Balcony
Parking
Attached
Garage Faces Front
Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Paved
Construction
Shingle Siding
Patio & Porch
Front Porch
Lot Features
Landscape Front
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Smoke Detector(s)
Views
Bay
Bridge(s)
Canyon
City Lights
Downtown
Hills
Water
Utilities
Cable Available
Natural Gas Connected
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Ground Floor
Bedroom
LowerBathroom
MainTub w/Shower Over
Dining Room
MainDining/Living ComboFormal Area
Family Room
MainDeck AttachedGreat Room
Kitchen
MainBreakfast RoomQuartz Counter
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market287
Est. value$1,232,800
Est. rent$5,340/mo
Tax rate1.13%
Price/sqft$696
On marketJan 31, 2025
PostedJan 31, 2025
Last sold$1,200,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 24, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in San Rafael?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
San Rafael, CA, 94901
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 24, 2025Sold$1,200,000$696BAREIS
Jun 12, 2025Pending Sale$1,275,000$739BAREIS
May 30, 2025Contingent$1,275,000$739BAREIS
Apr 29, 2025Price Change$1,275,000$739BAREIS
Mar 27, 2025Price Change$1,299,000$753BAREIS
Mar 9, 2025Price Change$1,350,000$783BAREIS
Jan 31, 2025Listed For Sale$1,399,000$811BAREIS
Jan 13, 2025Listing Removed$1,449,900$841BAREIS
Dec 10, 2024Price Change$1,449,900$841BAREIS
Dec 2, 2024Price Change$1,450,000$841BAREIS
Nov 19, 2024Price Change$1,495,000$867BAREIS
Nov 1, 2024Listed For Sale$1,499,900$870BAREIS
Oct 23, 2024Contingent$1,499,900$870BAREIS
Sep 10, 2024Price Change$1,499,900$870BAREIS
Aug 11, 2024Listed For Sale$1,595,000$925BAREIS
May 13, 2024Sold$1,000,000$580Public Record
Sold$1,200,000
Jun 24, 2025•$696/sqft•BAREIS
Pending Sale$1,275,000
Jun 12, 2025•$739/sqft•BAREIS
Contingent$1,275,000
May 30, 2025•$739/sqft•BAREIS
Price Change$1,275,000
Apr 29, 2025•$739/sqft•BAREIS
Price Change$1,299,000
Mar 27, 2025•$753/sqft•BAREIS
Price Change$1,350,000
Mar 9, 2025•$783/sqft•BAREIS
Listed For Sale$1,399,000
Jan 31, 2025•$811/sqft•BAREIS
Listing Removed$1,449,900
Jan 13, 2025•$841/sqft•BAREIS
Price Change$1,449,900
Dec 10, 2024•$841/sqft•BAREIS
Price Change$1,450,000
Dec 2, 2024•$841/sqft•BAREIS
Price Change$1,495,000
Nov 19, 2024•$867/sqft•BAREIS
Listed For Sale$1,499,900
Nov 1, 2024•$870/sqft•BAREIS
Contingent$1,499,900
Oct 23, 2024•$870/sqft•BAREIS
Price Change$1,499,900
Sep 10, 2024•$870/sqft•BAREIS
Listed For Sale$1,595,000
Aug 11, 2024•$925/sqft•BAREIS
Sold$1,000,000
May 13, 2024•$580/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$15,809$1,119,998
Apr 8, 2024$21,003$975,000
Apr 8, 2023$3,272$106,024
Apr 8, 2022$3,166$103,945
Apr 8, 2021$3,117$101,908
Apr 8, 2020$3,035$100,863
Apr 8, 2019$2,810$98,886
Apr 8, 2018$2,763$96,947
Apr 8, 2017$2,687$95,047
Apr 8, 2016$2,585$93,182
Apr 8, 2015$2,479$91,783
Apr 8, 2014$2,351$89,974
Apr 8, 2013—$89,568
Apr 8, 2012—$87,813
Apr 8, 2011—$86,091
Apr 8, 2010—$85,448
Apr 8, 2009—$85,651
Apr 8, 2008—$83,972
Apr 8, 2007—$82,325
Apr 8, 2006—$80,712
Apr 8, 2005—$79,129
Apr 8, 2004—$77,578
Apr 8, 2003—$76,156
Apr 8, 2002—$74,664
Apr 8, 2001—$73,200
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Local context around this listing
San Rafael, CA • Marin County
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Nearby zip codes
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