What is the median home price in San Rafael right now?
As of Q1 2026, San Rafael median home price is $1,390,000, at $794/sqft.
San Rafael · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
San Rafael real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in San Rafael regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
San Rafael Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$1,390,000
$/sqft
$794
Days on market
19
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on San Rafael
The market right now.
Marin geography without Marin's top-tier prices. Mediterranean climate, walkable downtown, Dominican University, easy 101 access.
Insider note: 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.
Who's buying here right now: First-Marin buyers, SF refugees, Empty-nesters from inland.
What this market is NOT: Cheap. "$1M entry into Marin" still means $1M.
San Rafael Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in San Rafael?
19 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is San Rafael appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in San Rafael?
San Rafael median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 19, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in San Rafael?
19 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the San Rafael price-per-sqft trend?
San Rafael is currently at $794/sqft. 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.
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