What is the median home price in San Rafael in 2026?
San Rafael median is $1,390,000, at $794/sqft, with 19 days on market.
San Rafael home-buyer guide · 2026
Homes for sale in San Rafael — what the listing photos don't tell you.
San Rafael median home price in 2026: $1,390,000. Price per sqft: $794. Average days on market: 19. Marin County's working hub — mid-century neighborhoods, Mt. Tam views, $1M entry into Marin.
Roger Grubb has been transacting in San Rafael for 18 years and sees roughly 1-in-4 homes off-market before they hit MLS. If the home you want doesn't exist on Zillow yet, Roger may already know about it.
San Rafael insider knowledge
Sun Valley + Terra Linda are the best schools-for-dollar in Marin. Loch Lomond + Dominican stretch have view homes Marin people don't talk about.
What San Rafael isn't: Cheap. "$1M entry into Marin" still means $1M.
San Rafael home-buying FAQ
Is San Rafael a good place to buy a home?
Buyers who want Marin schools + climate + ferry access without paying Mill Valley or Tiburon prices.
What schools serve San Rafael?
Key schools: Sun Valley Elementary (rating 7/10), Terra Linda HS (rating 8/10).
What is San Rafael like as a community?
Marin geography without Marin's top-tier prices. Mediterranean climate, walkable downtown, Dominican University, easy 101 access.
What kinds of buyers does San Rafael attract?
First-Marin buyers, SF refugees, Empty-nesters from inland.
What should I know about San Rafael before buying?
Cheap. "$1M entry into Marin" still means $1M. Sun Valley + Terra Linda are the best schools-for-dollar in Marin. Loch Lomond + Dominican stretch have view homes Marin people don't talk about.
How do I see homes for sale in San Rafael?
Roger Grubb is a 18-year San Rafael-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in San Rafael before they hit MLS.
Buying in San Rafael? Start with one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.