Tucked into the heart of Gerstle Park, 12 Estates Court is a storybook cottage oozing with charm set well back from the street behind a generous front yard of mature plantings that gives the home a presence and privacy far beyond its footprint. Inside, the living room flows seamlessly onto a deck that opens to sweeping hillside views, blurring the line between indoors and out and giving the cottage an easy, expansive quality that makes it live large. The deck is the natural center of daily life here equally good for morning coffee or long al fresco dinners while below, a graveled terrace is sized perfectly for a fire-pit. A fully fenced yard with fruit trees completes the picture: front yard to back, this home offers the kind of layered outdoor living that feels rare and special. The kitchen is well-appointed with eco-friendly Vetrazzo countertops, ceramic backsplash, and maple cabinetry. Fresh paint throughout and new bedroom carpet complete a home that is genuinely move-in ready, warm in character, and easy to love from day one. Tree-lined streets, a tight-knit community, downtown San Rafael moments away, and Marin's finest trails just beyond the door. Located in the highly-rated Sun Valley School District. A rare find, and a lovely place to land. Offer Date Wednesday - May 20th at 11 AM
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,552Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Carrie Jeske Odell•DRE #02091208• Compass
•925-553-9222 (agent)
•carrie.jeske@compass.com (agent)
Listed by Allison Salzer•DRE #01978463• Compass
•415-297-2110 (agent)
•allison.salzer@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Eric McFarland•DRE #01897874• The Agency
Est. $2,665 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 12 Estates Ct
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326038434
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
$1,552/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Pending
—
May 6, 2026
Listed
$849,000
$1,098/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,834 (+3.9%)
$346,037 + $133,118
$479,155
2024
$7,538 (+2.4%)
$339,254 + $130,509
$469,763
2023
$7,361 (+5.2%)
$332,603 + $127,950
$460,553
2022
$6,998 (+1.6%)
$326,082 + $125,442
$451,524
2021
$6,889 (+1.5%)
$319,691 + $122,983
$442,674
2020
$6,790 (+3.2%)
$313,423 + $120,572
$433,995
2019
$6,581 (+1.1%)
$310,210 + $119,335
$429,545
2018
$6,513 (+3.6%)
$304,130 + $116,996
$421,126
2017
$6,284 (+3.7%)
$292,323 + $112,455
$404,778
2016
$6,062 (+4.6%)
$292,323 + $112,455
$404,778
2015
$5,797 (+4.6%)
$286,593 + $110,249
$396,842
2014
$5,543 (+0.7%)
$276,762 + $106,468
$383,230
2013
$5,505 (+4.1%)
$276,762 + $106,468
$383,230
2012
$5,289 (+1.7%)
$275,513 + $105,987
$381,500
2011
$5,203 (+1.1%)
$270,112 + $103,909
$374,021
2010
$5,144 (+2.1%)
$264,817 + $101,872
$366,689
2009
$5,038 (+4.4%)
$262,839 + $101,111
$363,950
2008
$4,827
$263,465 + $101,353
$364,818
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
773
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-212-04
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R5
Single-Family Residential District
The single-family residential districts provide opportunities for low-density, detached single-family residential development. Development densities are based on existing development patterns in the area and environmental site constraints. In hillside areas, development shall conform to the hillside development standards and review procedures established in Chapter 14.12, Hillside Development Overlay District.; Single-family residential districts include hillside resource residential land use categories with minimum densities of 2 or more acres for minimum lot sizes; hillside residential and residential estate categories with densities from 20,000 sq ft to 2 acre lot minimums; and low-density residential land use categories with densities ranging from 5,000 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft lot minimums.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Dec 16, 2019 • Final
Building
Rebuild a rear deck.
Remodel
Apr 27, 2018 • Final
Encroachment
Repair a leak on a residential building.
Gas
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Basement: None
Living Room Features: Deck Attached
Levels: One
Main Level: Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Back Yard
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,000
Lot Size Acres: 0.1607
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Power Production Information
Type: None
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 220 Volts
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Calaveras
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 773
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Marin County
APN: 012-212-04
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94901
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$913,000 – $1.11M
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