Rare entry level opportunity: 3 bedroom, 1.5 Bath affordable townhome in Rafael Bay. Needs work, but has loads of potential to become a great family home, with a private patio and carport, plenty of storage, in one of Marin's last gentrifying communities. Fun features include private complex pool and playground; Community Garden just down the street. Close to Pickleweed Park and Community Center. Easy walk to a ton of amenities, regional transit and the San Francisco Bay Trail. All this and 18 minutes to San Francisco!
CondoProperty Type
1973Year Built
3,598 sq ftLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by James Walsh•DRE #01083354• RE/MAX Gold
•415-492-0100 (agent)
•jim@jamesawalsh.com (agent)
Bought with Trin Hong•DRE #01211949• Trin Hong Real Estate
The medium-density residential districts provide opportunities for a mixture of residential types, including detached single-family residences, duplexes and multifamily dwellings at medium densities. Desired styles of development within this district include garden apartments and condominiums.; Medium-density multifamily residential districts are included in the medium-density residential land use category with densities ranging from 2,000 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Feb 2, 2026 • Final
Electric
Remove and replace an exterior electrical subpanel with a new unit.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Covered
Driveway Sidewalks: Shared Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None
Interior Features
Flooring: Other
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Types: Kitchen, Living Room
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
Levels: Two
Main Level: Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Patio
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Wood
Pool Information
Pool Features: Common Facility, Fenced
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Fixer
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3,598
Lot Size Acres: 0.0826
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Other
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Name: Rafael Bay Townhomes
Association Amenities: Playground, Pool
Association Fee: $400
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Pool
School Information
School District County: Marin
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,323
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Marin County
APN: 009-251-55
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bahia Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 85° expected this year, 15 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$429,000 – $520,000
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