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The desk note

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Weekly desk note

Nov 4, 2026

San Rafael this week: 1 new listing and 0 price cuts

This week in San Rafael: 1 new listing, 0 price cuts, 0 closed sales and 1 home going under contract. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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Property changes

255 Knight DrKW Advisors East BayPendingWatch
55 Blossom DriveCompassBack on marketWatch

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820 Mission Ave 9The Agency$799,950Watch

As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative San Rafael imagery, not the addresses listed.

Guides for San Rafael

Written for San Rafael specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.

For buyers · For sellersWhat do the San Rafael Canal flood study and creek dredging mean for owners and buyers?San Rafael's Canal flood study is being procured while creek dredging is underway. See what buyers, sellers and dock owners should check now.Read the guide →

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