Located in the heart of San Rafael's cherished Gerstle Park neighborhood, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers character, charm, and incredible potential. The home sits on a generously sized lot, providing ample space for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. The kitchen includes a gas range and refrigerator, while the bathroom features a full-size tub. A true gardener's delight, the property boasts a multitude of mature fruit trees, including orange, lemon, apricot, apple, and pear varieties. Just minutes from downtown San Rafael, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, and transit. Offered as-is, this is a rare opportunity to bring your vision to life in a highly desirable neighborhood of Marin-with great upside potential for renovation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5,550 sq ftLot Size
$1,570Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Johnson Team•DRE #00985355• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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
5,550 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
676
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-172-17
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
DR
Duplex Residential District
The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 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
Jan 5, 2028 • Active
Building
Replace the foundation under an existing house.
Remodel
Nov 5, 2027 • Active
Building
Remove a chimney from a residential building.
Demolition
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 Features: Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
Flooring: Linoleum
Laundry Features: Inside Room
Room Information
Room Types: Family Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,550
Lot Size Acres: 0.1274
Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
Lot Features: See Remarks
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 676
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Marin County
APN: 012-172-17
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 17 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
San Rafael, CA • 94901
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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
$1.01M – $1.22M
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