Marin County property record for 255 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 914 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,310,909 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $13,581 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 012-223-02 |
| Primary APN | 012-223-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 70 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Deck Area | 344 sqft |
| Patio Area | 344 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 255 C ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-4916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L2 /B1P78 OR SHORTS ADD-SAN RAFA |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORTS ADD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 112100 |
255 C St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2016.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 C ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-4916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201632677 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 C St was $13,581 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | San Rafael City |
| Elementary School District | San Rafael City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | San Rafael City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $969,507 (+2%) Land $710,262 Building $259,245 | |
| 2025 | $13,581.00 Homeowner's exemption | $950,498 Land $696,336 Building $254,162 |
| 2023 | $12,915.00 (+5.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $913,594 Land $669,300 Building $244,294 |
| 2022 | $12,210.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 255 C St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1980–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 255 C St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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