Nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Gerstle Park, this delightful 2BD/1BA home offers timeless character with thoughtful updates. Freshly painted eat-in kitchen, warm and welcoming living room featuring a newer fireplace insert, and a light-filled sunroom doubles as an inviting dining spaceperfect for entertaining family and friends. The two bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned on either side of a well-appointed bathroom. Step outside to a colorful garden oasis complete with a BBQ and dining area. Explore the possibility of enhancing the outdoor space further by adding a privacy fence, gate, or retaining wall to maximize usable yard space. Downstairs, you'll find a 1-car garage with generous storage options. Just 1.5 blocks from sunny Gerstle Park and moments from downtown San Rafael's vibrant 4th Street cafs, shops, and restaurants. Ideal for commuters, with easy access to Kentfield, Greenbrae, Bon Air Shopping Center, and the Sir Francis Drake Blvd corridor. Don't miss this rare blend of vintage charm and unbeatable location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
3,872 sq ftLot Size
$1,005Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Coleman•DRE #01336715• Coldwell Banker Realty
•415-378-2350 (agent)
•coleman.susan@comcast.net (agent)
Bought with Morgan- Sullivan Group RE•DRE #02092448• eXp Realty of California Inc
Quintessential sunlit charming house tucked away on a desirable, quiet no-through street in the heart of the Gerstle Park neighborhood. This home features beautiful hardwood flooring throughout, with 2 spacious bedrooms that share a ceramic-tiled bathroom. The living room, with a gas fireplace, is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the view through the large picture window. A sun-filled bonus room with multiple windows is off the living room and offers versatile usage. Enjoy the low maintenance patio and yard in the back of the home with room for a garden. Two side yards afford much privacy. House has an attached garage that can be entered through the house, and a laundry room off the kitchen. Located just minutes from downtown San Rafael, this home has been nicely updated and maintained by the current owner. Open space for walking is at the top of the street. Tree-filled Gerstle Park and playground is only two blocks away. Don't miss this rare find!
Public Records
Jan 11, 2000
Sold
$400,000
$411/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 1997
Sold
$270,000
$277/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,498 (+3.4%)
$550,000 + $380,000
$930,000
2024
$13,059 (+1.8%)
$624,240 + $311,079
$935,319
2023
$12,829 (+62.6%)
$612,000 + $304,980
$916,980
2022
$7,890 (+1.5%)
$600,000 + $299,000
$899,000
2021
$7,772 (+0.4%)
$419,712 + $153,794
$573,506
2020
$7,739 (+3.2%)
$411,485 + $150,779
$562,264
2019
$7,502 (−4.8%)
$407,268 + $149,234
$556,502
2018
$7,879 (+3.8%)
$399,284 + $146,308
$545,592
2017
$7,591 (+3.6%)
$383,782 + $140,628
$524,410
2016
$7,328 (+4.6%)
$383,782 + $140,628
$524,410
2015
$7,005 (+4.5%)
$376,259 + $137,871
$514,130
2014
$6,705 (+0.5%)
$363,348 + $133,140
$496,488
2013
$6,674 (+4.0%)
$363,348 + $133,140
$496,488
2012
$6,417 (+1.7%)
$361,708 + $132,539
$494,247
2011
$6,310 (+1.1%)
$354,616 + $129,940
$484,556
2010
$6,239 (+1.7%)
$347,664 + $127,393
$475,057
2009
$6,135 (+4.3%)
$345,067 + $126,441
$471,508
2008
$5,884
$345,887 + $126,742
$472,629
Tax history for 29 Grove St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,498 (+3.4%)
$550,000 + $380,000
$930,000
2024
$13,059 (+1.8%)
$624,240 + $311,079
$935,319
2023
$12,829 (+62.6%)
$612,000 + $304,980
$916,980
2022
$7,890 (+1.5%)
$600,000 + $299,000
$899,000
2021
$7,772 (+0.4%)
$419,712 + $153,794
$573,506
2020
$7,739 (+3.2%)
$411,485 + $150,779
$562,264
2019
$7,502 (−4.8%)
$407,268 + $149,234
$556,502
2018
$7,879 (+3.8%)
$399,284 + $146,308
$545,592
2017
$7,591 (+3.6%)
$383,782 + $140,628
$524,410
2016
$7,328 (+4.6%)
$383,782 + $140,628
$524,410
2015
$7,005 (+4.5%)
$376,259 + $137,871
$514,130
2014
$6,705 (+0.5%)
$363,348 + $133,140
$496,488
2013
$6,674 (+4.0%)
$363,348 + $133,140
$496,488
2012
$6,417 (+1.7%)
$361,708 + $132,539
$494,247
2011
$6,310 (+1.1%)
$354,616 + $129,940
$484,556
2010
$6,239 (+1.7%)
$347,664 + $127,393
$475,057
2009
$6,135 (+4.3%)
$345,067 + $126,441
$471,508
2008
$5,884
$345,887 + $126,742
$472,629
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,872 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
974
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-222-25
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
Sep 30, 2025 • Final
Electric
Install a residential electric vehicle charger. This is a retroactive permit for an existing installation.
Electrical
Ev charger
Sep 24, 2025 • Final
Mechanical residential
Obtain a retroactive permit for a furnace replacement.
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
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Area, Washer Included