Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2004
Sold
$534,000
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Property Description
Where Neighbors Wave and Memories Grow. Welcome home to 259 Irwin Street, tucked into a tree-lined street in San Rafael's beloved Bret Harte neighborhood, the kind of place where porch lights stay on for each other and the park down the road doubles as the community's living room. This sunlit single-level ranch offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus something rare in this neighborhood: an attached 2-car garage. Step through the front door into a breezeway entry, an unexpected, open-air transitional space that connects your private patio, the main home, and the garage and laundry room in one graceful move. It's the kind of detail that makes a house feel designed for the way you actually live. Inside, freshly painted walls and clean oak hardwood floors catch the light pouring in from windows on every side. The living room anchors it all, with a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows framing the treelined street beyond. The kitchen has been refreshed with brand-new stainless steel appliances and beautifully painted cabinetry, clean, current, and ready for your first dinner party. The primary suite offers its own bath and a peaceful view of the back patio, while two additional bedrooms flex easily into guest rooms, a home office, or both. Underneath it all: real peace of mind. The crawl space has been fully encapsulated with new drainage and a sump pump, a rare, valuable upgrade most buyers never think to ask about until it's already been done for them. Just moments from Bret Harte Park, downtown San Rafael, schools, shopping, and Marin's best hiking and biking trails, this home offers a rare combination of mid-century charm and everyday convenience. This isn't just a house. It's where your Bret Harte story begins.
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Full Property Details for 259 Irwin St
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General
- Price: $1,150,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BAREIS
- MLS ID: 326068749
- Updated: 8/16/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Ground Floor
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Laminate Counter
- Dining Room: Dining/Living Combo
- Laundry: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side
Location
- Cross Streets: Hillview Ave
- Driving Directions: Central San Rafael Exit, Left on Third Street, Left on Lincoln, Right on Irwin and follow to 259 Irwin Street. Plenty of Parking.
School Information
- School District: Marin
- Elementary School: San Rafael City Schools
- Middle School: San Rafael City Schools
- High School: San Rafael City Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick, Frame, Partial Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,191
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Year Built: 1954
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1722
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,500
- Lot Description: Landscape Misc
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Offer As Is
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Price & Sales History for 259 Irwin St
Tax History
Tax History for 259 Irwin St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,102
6%
$774,373
2%
2025
$10,477
-4%
$759,192
2%
2024
$10,918
2%
$744,309
2%
2023
$10,706
6%
$729,716
2%
2022
$10,138
2%
$715,410
2%
2021
$9,976
1%
$701,387
1%
2020
$9,862
3%
$694,200
2%
2019
$9,547
1%
$680,588
2%
2018
$9,450
4%
$667,243
2%
2017
$9,098
4%
$654,160
2%
2016
$8,788
5%
$641,334
2%
2015
$8,400
6%
$631,700
4%
2014
$7,910
8%
$606,730
10%
2013
$7,307
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$551,573
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- 2,016Sq. Ft.
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259 Irwin Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (MLS# 326068749) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 259 Irwin Street is currently listed for $1,150,000 and was received on August 15, 2026. This property is listed by Garrett Burdick from our Greenbrae Office.Want to learn more about 259 Irwin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Rafael? You can browse all San Rafael real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.