Marin County property record for 70 Rafael Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,397 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $19,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 015-193-26 |
| Primary APN | 015-193-26 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,397 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 228 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 363 sqft |
| Patio Area | 363 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 70 RAFAEL DR |
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| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-2225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RAFAEL GARDENS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
70 Rafael Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242644 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 70 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000029476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0029476 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 70 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000002644 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 82 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0002644 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Title Company | CAL LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,262.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 70 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000002645 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0002645 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Rafael Dr was $19,239.
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 | $1,430,550 (+2%) Land $858,330 Building $572,220 | |
| 2025 | $19,239.00 | $1,402,500 Land $841,500 Building $561,000 |
| 2023 | $13,784.00 (+6.46%) | $973,755 Land $508,266 Building $465,489 |
| 2022 | $12,947.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 70 Rafael Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 54 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 81 units insured incl. 34 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 54 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · river or lake 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 70 Rafael Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 471 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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