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home Home Size 1,936.0 sqft
nature_people Lot Size 7,701.0 sqft
space_dashboard Layout 4 Br / 2 Ba
construction Year Built 1964
domain Primary Zone Single Family

Home Equity

Current Value
$ 1,763,551
2024-10-16
Price Purchased
$ 1,725,000
2021-10-15
Gain/Loss Since Purchase
+ $ 38,551
+ 2.23 %
Current Value per sqft
$ 911 / sqft
2024-10-16
Homeowner Tips
When selling a home in Marin County, CA, consider these expenses: real estate agent commissions (typically 5-6%), closing costs (around 2-5%), home repairs, transfer taxes, and staging costs. Don’t forget potential capital gains taxes if you’ve owned the home for less than two years.

Home Financing

Suggested Rate
— %
United States Rate
6.83 %
2025-04-17
Homeowner Tips
As of 2025-04-17, the average mortgage loan rate in the United States is 6.83% (30-year fixed-rate mortgage). If your rate is above 6.83%, consider refinancing.

Nearby Properties

 

Address Home Size Value Estimate
76 Cottonwood Dr 1,756 sqft $ 1,726,506
64 Cottonwood Dr 1,963 sqft $ 1,765,776
9 Driftwood Ct 1,963 sqft $ 1,524,789
79 Cottonwood Dr 1,936 sqft $ 1,663,341
124 Knight Dr 1,265 sqft $ 1,369,355

Property Taxes

Year Amount Change
2023 $ 23,520 + 6.09 %
2022 $ 22,169 + 63.67 %
2021 $ 13,545 + 0.98 %
2020 $ 13,413 + 3.55 %
2019 $ 12,953 + 1.08 %
2018 $ 12,814 + 3.98 %
2017 $ 12,323 + 3.39 %
2016 $ 11,919 + 4.62 %
2015 $ 11,393 + 4.2 %
2014 $ 10,934 + 314.64 %
2013 $ 2,637 + 4.68 %
2012 $ 2,519
2010 $ 2,396 + 4.13 %
2009 $ 2,301 -6.35 %
2008 $ 2,457
2006 $ 1,987
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Your Tax Burden vs California
You are in the top 15% of property taxpayers in the state.
Your Tax Burden vs United States
You are in the top 29% of property taxpayers in the country.
Homeowner Tips
To qualify for the Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption in Marin County, CA, homeowners must occupy the home as their primary residence and file for the exemption by April 15. Other deductions include the Disabled Veterans’ Exemption and the Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance. Check local guidelines for specifics.

Risk Profile

Hazard Risk Index Expected Loss
Earthquake
Relatively High
Riverine Flooding
Relatively High
Coastal Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Tsunami
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Avalanche
N/A
Cold Wave
N/A
Hurricane
N/A
Ice Storm
N/A
Volcanic Activity
N/A
Winter Weather
N/A
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Homeowner Tips
Earthquake and Riverine Flooding pose the highest risks according to the FEMA National Risk Index for your property at 72 Cottonwood Dr, San Rafael, CA. To protect your home and family, take precautions such as securing your property, establishing an emergency plan, and staying updated on seasonal risks.
Homeowner Tips
If you live in an area with low or moderate flood risk, you are 5 times more likely to experience flood than a fire in your home over the next 30 years. For many, a National Flood Insurance Program's flood insurance policy could cost less than $400 per year. Call your insurance agent today and protect what you've built.

View the FEMA Flood Map for 72 Cottonwood Dr, San Rafael, CA

Solar Potential

Tilt at Latitude
How you compare in Tilt at Latitude vs the rest of the country.
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How you compare in Global Horizontal Irradiance vs the rest of the country.

Expected Power Consumption and Spend

Monthly Minimum Average Maximum
Consumption 639 kWh 751 kWh 882 kWh
Spending $ 118 $ 139 $ 163
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Power consumption and spending estimated based on a sample of homes in your area adjusted by the square feet of your property.

Solar Investment

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Cooperative Community Energy
534 4th St, Ste C, San Rafael, CA 94901
(877) 228-8700
5.0 / 5
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136 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 458-5870
4.7 / 5
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San Anselmo, CA 94960
(800) 878-1480
5.0 / 5
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Key Places in Your Area

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St Luke Presbyterian Church
10 Bayview Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Station
San Rafael Fire Station No. 55
955 Point San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
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Station
San Rafael Police Department
1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
(415) 485-3000
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Office
Excel international
50 Belvedere St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
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Handling
The City Of Berkeley Transfer Station
1201 Second St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
(510) 981-6300
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Soil and Gardening

nature Hardiness Zone
10A
Homeowner Tips
In hardiness zone 10A, consider planting cape honeysuckle, agapanthus, and bougainvillea for vibrant blooms. Citrus trees like lemon or orange thrive well, along with herbs such as rosemary and basil. Ensure proper watering during dry spells, as this zone experiences warm temperatures year-round.

Political Representation

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Name Office First Elected Phone Address Website Spent
Alex Padilla (D) U.S. Senator 2021 (202) 224-3553 https://www.padilla.senate.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Padilla
$ 4,451,116 (2022)
Laphonza R. Butler (D) U.S. Senator (202) 224-3841 https://www.butler.senate.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laphonza_Butler
Jared Huffman (D) U.S. Representative 2012 (202) 225-5161 1527 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, 20515, DC https://huffman.house.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Huffman
$ 921,247 (2022)
Gavin Newsom (D) Governor of California (916) 445-2841 1303 10th Street, Sacramento, 95814, CA https://www.gov.ca.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavin_Newsom
Eleni Kounalakis (D) Lieutenant Governor of California (916) 445-8994 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, 95814, CA https://ltg.ca.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleni_Kounalakis
Shirley N. Weber (D) CA Secretary of State (916) 653-6814 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, 95814, CA https://www.sos.ca.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Weber
Rob Bonta (D) CA State Attorney General (916) 445-9555 https://oag.ca.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Bonta
Tony Thurmond (I) CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction (916) 319-0800 1430 N Street, Sacramento, 95814, CA https://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Thurmond
Malia M. Cohen (D) CA State Controller (916) 445-2636 300 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, 95814, CA https://www.sco.ca.gov/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malia_Cohen
Ricardo Lara (D) CA State Insurance Commissioner (800) 927-4357 300 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, 95814, CA http://www.insurance.ca.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_Lara
Fiona Ma (D) CA State Treasurer (916) 653-2995 915 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, 95814, CA https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Ma
Mike McGuire (D) CA State Senator (916) 651-4002 1021 O Street, Sacramento, 95814, CA https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_McGuire_%28politician%29
Damon Connolly (D) CA State Assembly Member (916) 319-2012 https://a12.asmdc.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Connolly
Carol A. Corrigan (I) CA State Supreme Court Justice (415) 865-7000 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102, CA https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Corrigan
Goodwin H. Liu (I) CA State Supreme Court Justice (415) 865-7000 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102, CA https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodwin_Liu
Joshua P. Groban (I) CA State Supreme Court Justice (415) 865-7000 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102, CA https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Groban
Kelli Evans (I) CA State Supreme Court Justice (415) 865-7000 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102, CA https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelli_Evans
Leondra R. Kruger (I) CA State Supreme Court Justice (415) 865-7000 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102, CA https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leondra_Kruger
Martin J. Jenkins (I) CA State Supreme Court Justice (415) 865-7000 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102, CA https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Jenkins
Patricia Guerrero (I) CA State Supreme Court Justice (415) 865-7000 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, 94102, CA https://www.courts.ca.gov/supremecourt.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Guerrero_%28judge%29
Shelly Scott (I) Marin County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder (415) 473-7215 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 94903, CA https://www.marincounty.org/depts/ar
Jamie Scardina (I) Marin County Sheriff (415) 473-7250 1600 Los Gamos Drive, San Rafael, 94903, CA https://www.marinsheriff.org/
John A. Carroll (I) Marin County Superintendent of Schools (415) 499-5801 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, 94903, CA https://www.marinschools.org/
Lori E. Frugoli (I) Marin County District Attorney (415) 473-6450 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, 94903, CA https://www.marincountyda.org/
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