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 Jul 2026
West End leans toward buyers, though competition has been picking up recently. Here's where things stand:
Based on 6 homes sold in the 3 months ending July 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 July 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in West End.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
West End, 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 $1.40M, West End, San Rafael's median sits about 22% below the Bay Area average of $1.80M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that West End, San Rafael is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.
This is close to the San Rafael city-wide median of $1.35M.
West End, San Rafael currently leans toward buyers:
Buyer strategy: a well-structured offer near or below list price has a good chance of success.
At $1.40M with 20% down at 6.71%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $8,889:
HOA fees are extra.
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