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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 Sep 2026
Lincoln-San Rafael Hill leans toward buyers, though competition has been picking up recently. Here's where things stand:
Based on 7 homes sold in the 3 months ending September 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 September 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Lincoln-San Rafael Hill.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Lincoln-San Rafael Hill, San Rafael leans toward buyers, though competition has been picking up recently. Buyers still have leverage to negotiate, but the window may be narrowing.
At $1.45M, Lincoln-San Rafael Hill, San Rafael's median sits about 18% below the Bay Area average of $1.77M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that Lincoln-San Rafael Hill, San Rafael is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.
Within San Rafael, this area trades about 12% above the city-wide median of $1.30M.
Lincoln-San Rafael Hill, San Rafael currently leans toward buyers:
Buyer strategy: a well-structured offer near or below list price has a good chance of success.
At $1.45M with 20% down at 7.4%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $9,723:
HOA fees are extra.
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