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6/05/2025
Sold
$19,000
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56 Martens Boulevard,San Rafael, CA 9490156 Martens BoulevardSan RafaelCA94901
Property Description
Welcome to Martens Gardens,'' a hidden horticultural paradise on the edge of San Rafael's sought-after Gerstle Park neighborhood. 56 Martens Boulevard may sound like a busy thoroughfare, yet it's anything but. This soft gray-painted mid-century modern home sits on a private, street-to-street lot filled with foliage and fruit trees. The home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plus a fully permitted studio apartment with its own laundry room - great for rental income, guests or a live-in nanny. The main house kitchen offers all-new stainless appliances and loads of wood cabinetry. The dining area opens to a relaxing patio and deck. The expansive living room features a wood-burning fireplace and a balcony for taking in the views of downtown and the hills. Upgrades include fresh paint, new bedroom carpets, designer lighting and newer electrical panels. The garage and two additional driveway spots are accessible from Ivy Lane - a quiet, country road at the base of the property. Your own private retreat, yet steps from Gerstle and Albert parks, the community center, bocce gardens, Pacifics baseball, Trinity preschool, the Panama Hotel (for humans) and the Tail Haven (for dogs). Don't wait - go directly to 56 Martens Boulevard, where you can own it all!
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Full Property Details for 56 Martens Blvd
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General
- Price: $1,349,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BAREIS
- MLS ID: 326071157
- Updated: 8/21/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Closet
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Description: Alley Access, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
Location
- Cross Streets: Octavia
- Driving Directions: 101 to Central San Rafael, stay straight off exit and turn left onto 3rd. Take 3rd to C Street. Left on C. Left on Octavia. Right on Martens. (Take your first right on Ivy Lane if you want to park in the driveway or garage. Lot extends from Martens to Ivy.)
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central, Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Water District
- Utility Description: Public
Structural Information
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,801
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1952
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1947
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,481
- Lot Description: Garden, Landscape Back
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
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Schools
Schools serving 56 Martens Blvd
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Laurel Dell Elementary School 225 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
James B. Davidson Middle School 280 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
San Rafael High School 150 3rd Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Terra Linda High School 320 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 | 9-12 | 2.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 56 Martens Blvd
Tax History
Tax History for 56 Martens Blvd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$18,034
—
$1,289,003
2%
2025
$18,034
4%
$1,263,737
2%
2024
$17,267
2%
$1,238,960
2%
2023
$16,997
6%
$1,214,674
2%
2022
$16,054
2%
$1,190,861
2%
2021
$15,794
1%
$1,167,518
1%
2020
$15,655
4%
$1,155,550
2%
2019
$15,051
1%
$1,132,901
2%
2018
$14,906
10%
$1,110,696
8%
2017
$13,588
7%
$1,025,000
5%
2016
$12,681
10%
$972,378
8%
2015
$11,479
2%
$900,351
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2014
$11,233
10%
$902,735
12%
2013
$10,192
—
$805,713
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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56 Martens Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901 (MLS# 326071157) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 56 Martens Boulevard is currently listed for $1,349,000 and was received on August 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 56 Martens Boulevard? 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.