DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through Aug 2026
Bret Harte favors sellers, but smart buyers can still win. Here's the picture:
Based on 5 homes sold in the 3 months ending August 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.
Data through August 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Bret Harte.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Bret Harte, San Rafael currently favors sellers. Homes sell near or above asking, and well-priced listings move quickly. Buyers who come in prepared with strong financing and realistic expectations tend to succeed.
At $1.16M, Bret Harte, San Rafael's median sits about 35% below the Bay Area average of $1.78M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that Bret Harte, San Rafael is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.
Within San Rafael, this area trades about 11% below the city-wide median of $1.30M.
Bret Harte, San Rafael currently favors sellers:
Buyer strategy: well-priced homes still move quickly, but there is modest room for strong offers. Come in pre-approved with a clear plan.
At $1.16M with 20% down at 7.28%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $7,738:
HOA fees are extra.
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