41 Meadow Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, San Rafael, 94901 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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San Rafael, CA 94901
This Vintage Bret Harte Cottage is listed at $820,000, representing a stable market entry positioned near its $791,257 Fair Market Value. Maintaining a Condition Rating of 4, the residence features updated granite counters, hardwood floors, and a private shaded deck. The property offers exceptional utility through its Versatile Outbuildings, including a unique garage with a work/hobby loft and a separate shop. Situated near Laurel Dell Elementary (7/10), James B. Davidson Middle, and San Rafael High, this home balances vintage charm with creative workspace. It is perfectly suited for first-time buyers or Owner-Occupants.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 41 Meadow Avenue Subject | $820,000* List Price | 2 | 1 | 892 | $887 | - |
A 29 Grove Street Sold | $930,000 | 2 | 1 | 974 | $955 | 1.0 mi |
B 117 Auburn Street Active | $875,000 List Price | 2 | 1 | 1,222 | $716 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
This 1944 cottage is well-maintained but reflects its age with several outdated features. While the kitchen counters have been updated to granite and the bathroom vanity is newer, the white appliances are older models, and the original hardwood floors show significant wear and staining in multiple rooms. The property is move-in ready but would benefit from cosmetic updates and modernization of systems like the wall heaters.
The property features a unique garage with a hobby loft and a separate shop with a carport, providing exceptional storage and creative workspace options rarely found in a cottage of this size.
This 1944 Bret Harte home maintains its original character with hardwood floors while offering contemporary comforts through updated kitchen counters and a modernized bathroom.
A generously sized garden with a lemon tree, a white picket fence, and a shaded deck accessed via French doors create a perfect environment for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.
At just 892 square feet with a single bathroom, the home's compact footprint may be restrictive for growing families or those requiring a dedicated home office.
Given the home's 1944 construction, buyers should anticipate potential maintenance or upgrades typical of older properties to ensure long-term efficiency and system reliability.
Built in 1944, this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage has curb appeal and much to offer. Hardwood floors through the living room, hallways and bedrooms. The kitchen counters were updated and there is a shaded deck through the french doors.The bathroom was updated. The garage is unique. It has lots of shelving, and a work/hobby loft that is accessible by stairs. Both sets of stairs can be moved to allow access through to the back yard. In the backyard there is a shop with a large storage closet and a carport. There is lighting in the carport and the shop. Behind the shop there is a washer and dryer. A white picket fence surrounds a garden area with a happy lemon tree and various plants- a generously sized garden. This vintage Bret Harte home sits in a quiet neighborhood where neighbors seem to actually know each other:)
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.3 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.6 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 11% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 3.0 | 10% |
| Square foot | 892 | 2,004.5 | 3% |
| Lot Size | 5,201 | 8,361 | 17% |
| Price | $820.0K | $1.37M | 21% |
| Price per sq ft | $919 | $662 | 90% |
| Built year | 1944 | 1955 | 31% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 36 | 203 | 2% |
Mar 17, 2026
$820,000
Initial Listing