40 - 42 Arenal Avenue, Stinson Beach, CA, 94970
About This Home
2 Turn-Key Coastal Vacation Cottages in Town, 1 minute walk to beach! No need to drive once you park 2-5 cars inside the gated, fenced & private, flat lot with Mt. Tam Views. A+ location. The 1914 cottages have been updated without losing historic charm. Find Bosch Dishwashers, Fisher Paykel Refrigerators, gas ranges, on demand gas water heaters, modern electric wall heaters, full size washers/gas dryers, wood floors, propane hookups for bbq's, outdoor showers, and #42 has Softub Spa and Bertazzoni stove. Private Redwood decks with Mt. Tam views for dining and entertaining, and the spacious'Red Shed' stores all the beach toys, wetsuits, surf/boogie boards, bikes, cushions & more. #40 2BR/1BA is listed on vrbo. Applications for Short-Term Rental Licenses are available to new owners. Guests have loved their stays here for 6+ yrs. Read the raving VRBO reviews! #42 is a 1BR/1BA cottage, with private yard and back gate, was owner occupied. Plum & apple trees, hydrangeas, roses, fuchsia, trumpet, honeysuckle, nasturtium and jasmine vines, bulbs, and a majestic Black Walnut Tree provide a garden setting & privacy, to the beach cottages.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Redwood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Cottage
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Tankless Water Heater,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: In Unit,Laundry Closet
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Unit 1 - Beds: 1,Baths: 1,Square Footage: 423 | Unit 2 - Beds: 4,Baths: 2,Square Footage: 1216 | Unit 3 - Beds: 0,Baths: 0,Square Footage: 1031 | Unit 4 - Beds: 0,Baths: 0,Square Footage: 1031
- Window features: Dual Pane Partial
- Flooring: Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,031
- Total interior livable area: 1,031 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 19519423
- Zoning: Stinson Beach Village & Town
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills,Mt Tamalpais,Ridge
Lot
- Lot size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Garden,Private
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Side By Side,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
- Earthquake
- Coastal Flooding
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Tsunami
- Wildfire
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 | $9,582 | $114,984 |
| Home Insurance * | $255 | $3,060 |
| Property Taxes | $1,215 | $14,580 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $11,450 | $137,400 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 |
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