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Real estate in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.

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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.

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Canal real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Canal real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Median sale price
$881K
+46% from Q2 '26
Median list price
$406K
-1% from Q2 '26
Active listings
16
-16% from Q2 '26
Homes sold
4
-43% from Q2 '26
New pendings
2
-60% from Q2 '26
New listings
10
-17% from Q2 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Canal

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Canal Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $755K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $550K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $705K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $465K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $1.1M Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $588K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $590K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $700K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $395K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $850K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $727K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $850K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $975K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $593K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $814K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $886K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $660K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $693K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $909K Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $605K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $599K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $1.1M Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $547K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $924K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $645K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $595K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $755K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $449K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $600K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $572K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $589K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $847K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $925K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $650K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $975K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $975K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $559K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $420K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $924K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $410K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $755K Median list price $599K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $550K Median list price $1.1M Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $705K Median list price $547K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $465K Median list price $924K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $645K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $588K Median list price $595K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $590K Median list price $755K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $700K Median list price $449K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $395K Median list price $600K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $850K Median list price $572K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $727K Median list price $589K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $850K Median list price $847K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $975K Median list price $925K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $593K Median list price $650K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $814K Median list price $975K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $886K Median list price $975K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $660K Median list price $559K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $693K Median list price $420K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $909K Median list price $924K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $605K Median list price $410K
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).

Home prices in Canal have softened slightly in this rolling three-month view, with the typical home value down a bit year over year even as it sits around the high $800,000s. Listing prices, however, have fallen more sharply compared to a year ago, pointing to sellers adjusting expectations to meet demand. Activity has cooled as well, with homes sold and new listings each down by nearly half year over year.

Inventory has expanded significantly over the past year, with months of supply up severalfold to about 8.8 months, signaling a clear shift toward a buyer’s market. Homes are also taking much longer to sell than they did a year ago, with typical days on market now stretching into the low 80s. Even so, nearly one in four sales close above list price and the average sale-to-list ratio is just under 99 percent, showing that well-positioned homes can still draw strong offers.

Compared with the broader San Rafael market, where supply is closer to 1.7 months and prices are higher, Canal currently offers more options and slower pacing for buyers at a lower price point. At the same time, fewer pending sales and longer marketing times mean sellers need sharp pricing and strong marketing to stand out. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with a local real estate agent who understands these shifting conditions and can help them navigate the Canal market effectively.



Learn more about what Canal has to offer.

Canal neighborhood offers residents a vibrant, walkable community with convenient local shops, green spaces, and a welcoming, tight-knit vibe.

Canal in San Rafael feels distinct from nearby hillside neighborhoods, with its flat streets, waterfront access, and one of the most culturally diverse communities in the city. Many homes sit near the Canal waterfront, giving residents a close connection to the Bay and to everyday services concentrated along Bellam Boulevard and Francisco Boulevard East.

The neighborhood is known for its strong sense of local identity. Community hubs like the Canal Alliance and Pickleweed Park and Community Center support education, recreation, and cultural events. Families value walkability to schools such as San Pedro Elementary and easy access to Downtown San Rafael for dining, arts, and the SMART train. Nearby outdoor destinations, including China Camp State Park, appeal to hikers, cyclists, and weekend explorers.

Housing in Canal includes condos, multifamily buildings, and more modest single family homes, often at price points that feel more attainable compared with other Marin County areas. With ongoing infrastructure improvements and interest from first time buyers and investors, the market can move quickly and conditions shift by building and street.

Whether you are planning to buy into Canal’s evolving waterfront community or considering selling to capture current demand, timing and preparation are crucial. Agent Pronto can connect you with a knowledgeable local agent who understands Canal’s micro markets and can guide both buyers and sellers with confidence.

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RE/MAX Marketplace
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Equity Union
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Century 21 Epic
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Compass
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Allison James Estates & Homes
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HomeSmart Advantage Realty

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