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$540,071$378 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $295,000 on Jun 22, 2000

490 CANAL ST

SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
Building report
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,428 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,380 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$540K
$507K low$574K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Jun 22, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,720 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$462,444 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$161,855
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,589
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$453,378

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMARIN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 248 ft²Patio · 248 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
San Rafael High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
James B. Davidson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
San Pedro Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi

District: San Rafael City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94901These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.371

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,567
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,697 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,153
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,715
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

490 Canal St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Marin County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Marin County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in San Rafael 94901
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in San Rafael 94901
  • Newer than 83% of homes in San Rafael 94901

What homes are worth in San Rafael 94901

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$373K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in San Rafael 94901.

How it measures up in San Rafael 94901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Rafael 94901.

Estimated value$540,071
CheaperTypical $1,328,558Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$378
CheaperTypical $695Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,958 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size2,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 490 Canal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSan RafaelSan Rafael 94901Marin County
Estimated valuepricier than$540,07111% of homes8% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3783% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,428 ft²33% of homes25% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,380 ft²16% of homes7% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than197578% of homes83% of homes73% of homes

About 490 Canal St

How much is 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA is $540,071 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $506,629 to $573,513. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA last sell?

490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA last sold on Jun 22, 2000 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA?

490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,428 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA built?

490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a colonial home.

What schools serve 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA?

490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA is assigned to San Rafael High School (high), rated C; James B. Davidson Middle School (middle), rated C+; San Pedro Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in San Rafael City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA compare to other homes in San Rafael 94901?

Among the 10,067 homes in San Rafael 94901, it is worth more than 8% of them ($540,071 against a typical $1,328,558), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($378 against a typical $695), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,428 ft² against a typical 1,958 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,380 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1975 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Marin County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Canal St, San Rafael, CA was $7,720. The county assessed it at $462,444.

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