Garden Oasis in San Rafael located on a quiet Gerstle Park cul-de-sac. Flexible layout with an exceptional outdoor setting. Main level features a light-filled living room that opens to the dining room with high ceilings and a mid-century vibe. The updated kitchen is bright, beautiful and functional. The deck off the living room/ dining room captures peaceful tree-lined views and is perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Lower level includes a private entrance, separate bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette; ideal for guests, extended living, office space or added flexibility. Upstairs, the interior has been freshly painted and updated with new light fixtures, new oven, new dishwasher, butcher block countertops, the lower level has new LVP flooring. The garden is a true standout, featuring a lush collection of fruit trees, including Apples, lime, lemon, fig, nectarine and cherry, creating a private garden retreat. Just minutes from downtown San Rafael, this home offers access to parks, public transportation, and a vibrant community known for events like Porchfest, Easter egg hunt and movie nights in the park. Move in and enjoy a lifestyle many only dream of.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
4,400 sq ftLot Size
$648Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Phoebe Reyes•DRE #01925674• Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Est. $4,859 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 178 Reservoir Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326025810
May 14, 2026
Sold
$1,075,000
$648/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 1, 2026
Listed
$1,150,000
$694/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,118 (+6.7%)
$612,000 + $510,000
$1,122,000
2024
$5,734 (+2.7%)
$54,340 + $313,098
$367,438
2023
$5,583 (+5.1%)
$53,275 + $306,960
$360,235
2022
$5,312 (+1.5%)
$52,230 + $300,942
$353,172
2021
$5,235 (+3.7%)
$51,206 + $295,041
$346,247
2020
$5,048 (+1.7%)
$50,202 + $289,256
$339,458
2019
$4,962 (+0.8%)
$49,687 + $286,291
$335,978
2018
$4,924 (+3.4%)
$48,713 + $280,679
$329,392
2017
$4,762 (+3.7%)
$46,822 + $269,782
$316,604
2016
$4,592 (+4.5%)
$46,822 + $269,782
$316,604
2015
$4,394 (+4.7%)
$45,904 + $264,493
$310,397
2014
$4,195 (+0.7%)
$44,329 + $255,418
$299,747
2013
$4,167 (−3.7%)
$44,329 + $255,418
$299,747
2012
$4,326 (+1.7%)
$44,129 + $254,265
$298,394
2011
$4,255 (+1.2%)
$43,264 + $249,280
$292,544
2010
$4,205 (+2.6%)
$42,416 + $244,393
$286,809
2009
$4,098 (+4.6%)
$42,099 + $242,568
$284,667
2008
$3,918
$42,199 + $243,144
$285,343
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
1,658
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-051-38
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.