San Rafael Housing Market Report – September 2026
Here's a look at how the San Rafael, CA real estate market performed in September 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 76
- Median Sale Price: $1,397,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,543,413
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $767
- Average Days on Market: 58
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to August, the median sale price in San Rafael moved 7.5% up (from $1,300,000 to $1,397,500). The number of homes sold was 20.6% up compared to the prior month (63 vs. 76). Average days on market shifted 3.6% up (56 days to 58 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to September 2025, the median sale price is 7.5% up (from $1,300,000 to $1,397,500). Sales volume is 61.7% up year-over-year.
San Rafael Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94901 | 45 | $1,450,000 | $799 | 50 |
| 94903 | 31 | $1,265,000 | $720 | 69 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 56 | $1,563,750 | $866 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $535,000 | $469 |
| CONDO | 4 | $607,000 | $514 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 4 | $2,121,000 | $376 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $960,250 | $650 |
| OTHER | 1 | $960,000 | $352 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 6 |
| $750K+ | 65 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 234 active listings in San Rafael with a median asking price of $1,199,000 and an average of 100 days on market.
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