Nestled in a serene hillside setting, moments from San Rafael's vibrant downtown, enjoy the best of both worlds in this lovely Gerstle Park home. Approximately 1947 square feet of spacious, light-filled rooms. The entry foyer opens to the large living room with its vaulted, hand-hewn beam ceiling.The wall of windows invite the outside in & a natural stone fireplace provides a focal point for the space. The compact kitchen has rare Princess White granite countertops & porcelain tile floors. The dining room features red oak hardwood floors & a sliding glass door leading to a large deck overlooking the hillside. Two ample bedrooms & a remodeled full bath complete this main level. A bonus room offers an area for laundry, projects and storage. Downstairs provides a separate living space, an in law unit or a second level of the main house.It has an additional bed and bath plus family room with fireplace and doors that open to an outdoor patio.Also listed as Res Income #321049565
Multi-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,310 sq ftLot Size
$637Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Sharron Daeley•DRE #01020171• Coldwell Banker Realty
•415-377-0305 (agent)
•sdaeley@coldwellbanker.com (agent)
Bought with Deirdre Evershed•DRE #01896537• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Source:BAREIS #321050753
Redfin Estimate
$1,150,645
$14K since sold in December 2021$12K since August
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This home's estimate is 2.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled in a serene hillside setting, moments from San Rafael's vibrant downtown, enjoy the best of both worlds in this lovely Gerstle Park home. Approximately 1947 square feet of spacious, light-filled rooms. The entry foyer opens to the large living room with its vaulted, hand-hewn beam ceiling.The wall of windows invite the outside in & a natural stone fireplace provides a focal point for the space. The compact kitchen has rare Princess White granite countertops & porcelain tile floors. The dining room features red oak hardwood floors & a sliding glass door leading to a large deck overlooking the hillside. Two ample bedrooms & a remodeled full bath complete this main level. A bonus room offers an area for laundry, projects and storage. Downstairs provides a separate living space, an in law unit or a second level of the main house.It has an additional bed and bath plus family room with fireplace and doors that open to an outdoor patio.Also listed as Res Income #321049565
Public Records
May 28, 1999
Sold
$345,000
$191/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,507 (+3.8%)
$757,694 + $503,325
$1,261,019
2024
$17,822 (+3.1%)
$742,840 + $493,458
$1,236,298
2023
$17,288 (+5.6%)
$728,280 + $483,786
$1,212,066
2022
$16,372 (+298.0%)
$714,000 + $474,300
$1,188,300
2021
$4,114 (+2.0%)
$700,000 + $465,000
$1,165,000
2020
$4,032 (+2.2%)
$35,107 + $87,202
$122,309
2019
$3,946 (+1.0%)
$34,739 + $86,296
$121,035
2018
$3,908 (+2.2%)
$34,058 + $84,604
$118,662
2017
$3,824 (+3.9%)
$32,735 + $81,320
$114,055
2016
$3,680 (+4.3%)
$32,735 + $81,320
$114,055
2015
$3,527 (+6.1%)
$32,094 + $79,725
$111,819
2014
$3,323 (+3.4%)
$30,992 + $76,990
$107,982
2013
$3,215 (+5.6%)
$30,992 + $76,990
$107,982
2012
$3,044 (+1.2%)
$30,852 + $76,642
$107,494
2011
$3,008 (+1.1%)
$30,248 + $75,140
$105,388
2010
$2,974 (+6.4%)
$29,655 + $73,667
$103,322
2009
$2,796 (+6.4%)
$29,433 + $73,116
$102,549
2008
$2,629
$29,503 + $73,290
$102,793
Tax history for 170 Reservoir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,507 (+3.8%)
$757,694 + $503,325
$1,261,019
2024
$17,822 (+3.1%)
$742,840 + $493,458
$1,236,298
2023
$17,288 (+5.6%)
$728,280 + $483,786
$1,212,066
2022
$16,372 (+298.0%)
$714,000 + $474,300
$1,188,300
2021
$4,114 (+2.0%)
$700,000 + $465,000
$1,165,000
2020
$4,032 (+2.2%)
$35,107 + $87,202
$122,309
2019
$3,946 (+1.0%)
$34,739 + $86,296
$121,035
2018
$3,908 (+2.2%)
$34,058 + $84,604
$118,662
2017
$3,824 (+3.9%)
$32,735 + $81,320
$114,055
2016
$3,680 (+4.3%)
$32,735 + $81,320
$114,055
2015
$3,527 (+6.1%)
$32,094 + $79,725
$111,819
2014
$3,323 (+3.4%)
$30,992 + $76,990
$107,982
2013
$3,215 (+5.6%)
$30,992 + $76,990
$107,982
2012
$3,044 (+1.2%)
$30,852 + $76,642
$107,494
2011
$3,008 (+1.1%)
$30,248 + $75,140
$105,388
2010
$2,974 (+6.4%)
$29,655 + $73,667
$103,322
2009
$2,796 (+6.4%)
$29,433 + $73,116
$102,549
2008
$2,629
$29,503 + $73,290
$102,793
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 9, 2022 • Final
Building
Perform seismic retrofitting and repair dry rot on a carport.
Remodel
Jun 15, 2021 • Final
Mechanical residential online
HVAC
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
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,807
Building Sq. Ft: 1,807
# of Units: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,310
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1219
County Use Description: MULTI FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,807
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,310 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Marin County
APN: 012-051-37
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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