Marin County property record for 551 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,089 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,116,500 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $20,763 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-114-36 |
| Primary APN | 013-114-36 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 4,089 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 12,454 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Garage Area | 585 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 354 sqft |
| Patio Area | 354 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 551 BRET HARTE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-5172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PICNIC VALLEY TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 112100 |
551 Bret Harte Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 BRET HARTE RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201319109 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 551 BRET HARTE RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5172 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 BRET HARTE RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5172 |
| Document Number | 0000062022 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0062022 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 551 BRET HARTE RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5172 |
| Document Number | 0000026275 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 BRET HARTE RD SAN RAFAEL CA 949015172, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5172 |
| Document Number | 0000026275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26275 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Bret Harte Rd was $20,763.
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 | $1,401,947 (+2%) Land $816,400 Building $585,547 | |
| 2025 | $20,763.00 | $1,374,466 Land $800,397 Building $574,069 |
| 2023 | $19,318.00 (+5.62%) | $1,321,100 Land $769,320 Building $551,780 |
| 2022 | $18,290.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 551 Bret Harte Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 551 Bret Harte Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 524 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 in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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