38 Bret Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own two homes on one lot in a convenient and versatile setting. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with comfortable living spaces, while the detached ADU offers its own kitchen and bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, rental income, or a private home office setup. Whether you're looking for multi-generational living, an investment opportunity, or added flexibility, 38 Bret Avenue offers a unique layout with endless potential. Enjoy the ability to live in one home and rent the other, host long-term guests with ease, or create the perfect work-from-home retreat. A special property with options that are hard to find.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Washer/Dryer
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Unit 1 - Beds: 3,Baths: 6,Square Footage: 5520 | Unit 2 - Beds: 0,Baths: 0,Square Footage: 2244 | Unit 3 - Beds: 0,Baths: 0,Square Footage: 2244 | Unit 4 - Beds: 0,Baths: 0,Square Footage: 2244
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Wall Furnace
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,240
- Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 01315117
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Lot size: 6,499 sqft
- Features: None
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street,Uncovered
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Marin County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,304 | $63,648 |
| Home Insurance * | $206 | $2,472 |
| Property Taxes | $1,462 | $17,544 |
| Electricity | $480 | $5,764 |
| Total | $7,452 | $89,424 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Price change | $1,049,000 |
| 2026-07-09 | Price change | $1,099,000 |
| 2026-06-16 | Price change | $1,195,000 |
| 2026-05-26 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-02-10 | Listing removed | $3,400 |
| 2020-02-05 | Listed for rent | $3,400 |
| 2000-03-13 | Sold | $130,000 |
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