Perched in San Rafael's desirable Gerstle Park, this timeless home offers a wealth of opportunity. Cherished by its long-time owner, it stands ready for its next chapterideal for a first-time buyer eager to shape it or an investor seeking value in a prime location. The main level welcomes with abundant light, showcasing original hardwood floors and dual-pane windows. The open living and dining area, centered around a wood-burning fireplace, provides a cozy yet versatile space for gatherings or quiet evenings. Adjacent, the eat-in kitchen offers a comfortable spot for daily meals, while two well-lit bedrooms and a full bath complete a practical layout. Downstairs, the garage and additional bedroom adapt effortlesslyperfect as a guest suite, home office, or family retreat. An accessible crawl space simplifies updates. Spanning 6,825 sq. ft., the street-to-street lot features a generous yard with gentle elevation, offering bay views, a level entertaining area, and a lower garden beneath a stately oak, ready for your vision. This home is a rare finda foundation for something truly special. Bring your ideas and make it yours.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,825 sq ftLot Size
$835Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nick McNaboe•DRE #02106027• Compass
•415-246-4346 (agent)
•nick.mcnaboe@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Phoebe Reyes•DRE #01925674• Bay Area Modern Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,825 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,392
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-163-02
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Mar 5, 2026 • Final
Building
Remodel a bathroom and bedroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
Mar 5, 2026 • Final
Electric
Remove and replace the existing electrical meter and panel with new equipment.
Electrical
Electric meter
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