San Rafael Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the San Rafael, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 63
- Median Sale Price: $1,300,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,465,558
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $729
- Average Days on Market: 56
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 103.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in San Rafael moved 11.3% up (from $1,167,500 to $1,300,000). The number of homes sold was 28.4% down compared to the prior month (88 vs. 63). Average days on market shifted 20.0% down (70 days to 56 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 16.3% up (from $1,117,900 to $1,300,000). Sales volume is 6.8% up year-over-year.
San Rafael Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94901 | 38 | $1,630,000 | $716 | 60 |
| 94903 | 25 | $1,015,000 | $751 | 49 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 44 | $1,630,000 | $805 |
| CONDOS | 9 | $525,000 | $584 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,300,000 | $517 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $510,000 | $537 |
| CONDO | 2 | $625,000 | $439 |
| LAND | 2 | $2,710,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 4 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 53 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 220 active listings in San Rafael with a median asking price of $1,162,500 and an average of 100 days on market.
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