The culturally diverse town of San Rafael is the oldest city in Marin, and is the county seat. With parklands and open space accounting for nearly 30 percent of the city′s land, there is a thriving natural environment to enjoy outdoor recreation. San Rafael is approximately 22 square miles, the second largest city in Marin after Novato. It is an ideal area for biking, jogging, and hiking in the beautiful hills surrounding the community. Windsurfing, sailing, and boating are also popular activities near San Rafael with multiple marinas and boat launches for easy access to the San Francisco Bay.
San Rafael’s deep-rooted history in Marin County can still be felt today. Many of the turn-of-the-century buildings have been restored and are beautiful remnants of times past. These buildings include the Marin History Museum, the Falkirk Cultural Center, and the 106-year-old Dominican University. The Marin Civic Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an architectural treasure and a nationally designated historical landmark. San Rafael offers a temperate, Mediterranean climate, lively business district, excellent school system and variety of neighborhoods.
Large Victorian duplex on large lot zoned multi-family. Large turnkey six bedroom, three bathroom updated throughout. In a quiet location in Gerstle Park and near other charming Victorians. Just a few blocks to downtown San Rafael. Beautifully maintained with great closet/storage space throughout.
Main house has charming front porch, remodeled kitchen with family room, huge living room/dining room combination with glorious windows and sunlight, and gas fireplace/stove, plus four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with additional office/nursery. Kitchen with breakfast bar and TV room. High ceilings throughout the main floor, as well as hardwood floors under most carpeting. Large private yard plus parking.
Lower level features a remodeled two bedroom, one bathroom ADU with private yard, front and back doors and one designated parking spot (utilities paid by main house). Main house has laundry hook-ups in hall closet.
Move right in__this home is turnkey with remodeling optional. Lot may be large enough for further housing development. San Rafael school district map indicates home is in Sun Valley Elementary district (call district to verify.)
