1562 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960
About this home
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-maintained five-unit multifamily property in one of Marin County's most desirable rental markets in San Anselmo, CA. The property consists of two spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath units and three large 1-bedroom, 1-bath units, offering an attractive unit mix that appeals to a broad tenant base. Residents enjoy numerous amenities, including covered parking, individual tenant storage, on-site laundry facilities, and a private landscaped outdoor area that enhances the property's livability and tenant appeal. Each unit features its own front deck, while the large 2-bedroom units are further distinguished by inviting fireplaces. Ideally situated between downtown San Anselmo and downtown Fairfax, the property benefits from convenient access to an array of restaurants, cafs, retail amenities, parks, and transportation options. The property's location offers residents convenient access to San Francisco via Highway 101 and the Golden Gate Bridge, making it an attractive option for commuters seeking a more suburban lifestyle without sacrificing connectivity to major employment centers. Surrounded by award-winning schools, extensive open space preserves, hiking and biking trails, and the vibrant community amenities that define central Marin, the property is well-positioned to benefit from the area's long-term economic strength and limited multifamily inventory. Marin County remains one of the Bay Area's most affluent and supply-constrained residential markets, characterized by strong household incomes, exceptional quality of life, and enduring demand for rental housing.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
7,048 sq ftLot Size
8 spacesParking
Listed by Steven Level•DRE #01184232• Berkshire Hathaway
Hawthorne Hills, located between Downtown San Anselmo and Sleepy Hollow, is a hillside and residential San Anselmo neighborhood with winding lanes and bay-facing ridgelines. The neighborhood reads as mid-century ranches and updated California contemporaries set among oaks and terraced gardens. The character concentrates around the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and San Anselmo Avenue junction, where independent cafes, bakeries, and small storefronts set a steady daytime hum. Community pillars include Creekside Pizza & Taproom, Insalatas, and the San Anselmo Historical Museum. Sorich Park and the surrounding open-space paths frame an outdoors-forward routine. Evenings tend to stay quiet, with the town’s creekside core drawing most of the foot traffic.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Coin-operated laundry in a common area; washers and dryers included/owned
Laundry & utility
Coin-operated laundry in a common area; washers and dryers included/owned
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Fireplace heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Sidewalks
Irregular-shaped lot
Home design
Residential income property with five or more units
Three levels
Parking
Covered parking plus off-street and street parking for a total of 8 spaces
Construction
Composition/shingle roof
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Financial info
Total of 5 residential units (three 1-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units)
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 1562 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326064007
Jul 27, 2026
Listed
$1,995,000
Public Records
Nov 22, 1989
Sold
$515,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,492 (+3.3%)
$254,728 + $709,298
$964,026
2024
$19,830 (+1.3%)
$249,733 + $695,391
$945,124
2023
$19,582 (+2.1%)
$244,837 + $681,757
$926,594
2022
$19,170 (+2.7%)
$240,037 + $668,390
$908,427
2021
$18,669 (+2.1%)
$235,330 + $655,285
$890,615
2020
$18,291 (+4.5%)
$230,716 + $642,437
$873,153
2019
$17,506 (+3.8%)
$228,351 + $635,852
$864,203
2018
$16,868 (+3.0%)
$223,874 + $623,386
$847,260
2017
$16,373 (+5.1%)
$215,182 + $599,182
$814,364
2016
$15,581 (+1.8%)
$215,182 + $599,182
$814,364
2015
$15,302 (+4.9%)
$210,963 + $587,434
$798,397
2014
$14,584
$203,725 + $567,279
$771,004
2013
$14,596 (+1.4%)
$203,725 + $567,279
$771,004
2012
$14,395 (+5.8%)
$202,805 + $564,716
$767,521
2011
$13,606 (+6.5%)
$198,828 + $553,645
$752,473
2010
$12,770 (+1.6%)
$194,931 + $542,792
$737,723
2009
$12,565 (+3.2%)
$193,474 + $538,736
$732,210
2008
$12,171
$193,935 + $540,018
$733,953
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
7
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,046 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,220
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,220
Year built
1963
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Marin County
APN
005-129-05
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R-3
High Density Residential District
This District is reflected on the General Plan Land Use Map as High Density Residential, which allows a density range of between 13 and 20 residential units for each acre of land, with a maximum population density of 42 persons for each gross acre of land. The minimum lot area for all newly created R-3 lots shall be as described in this title. No allowance for rounding up shall be granted for the last lot in a subdivision, which only partially meets the lot area requirement. This District is generally applied to lands near commercial areas. Lots within the District will be developed with either apartment or condominium style development which reflects a compatibility with the Town's predominantly residential lower density character, although lots developed with a single-family detached residential unit and any associated accessory dwelling unit will also be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Park & open space
May 8, 2026 • Final
Encroachment
Electrical
Sep 15, 2020 • Final
Reroof
Tear off the existing roof to the solid decking and install new class A shingles.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Anselmo, CA • 94960
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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