Marin County property record for 78 Rafael Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,107 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,468 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,317,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $20,855 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 015-193-28 |
| Primary APN | 015-193-28 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,107 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 6,468 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 825 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 231 sqft |
| Patio Area | 231 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 78 RAFAEL DR |
|---|---|
| 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 | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201652047 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052046 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000022310 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 82 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0022310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 78 RAFAEL DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2225 |
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 | $1,559,024 (+2%) Land $1,006,204 Building $552,820 | |
| 2025 | $20,855.00 (+5.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,528,457 (+4.04%) Land $986,476 Building $541,981 |
| 2023 | $19,804.00 (+6.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,469,113 Land $948,175 Building $520,938 |
| 2022 | $18,679.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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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