Perfectly nestled on a tranquil lane in San Rafael's highly coveted Gerstle Park neighborhood, 40 Pleasant Ln is a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom residence welcoming you with 1,700 square feet of bright, sophisticated living space and quintessential craftsman curb appeal. A classic white picket fence and matching gate guide you across a brick pathway to a stone-tiled front porch entry, opening into a seamless main floor defined by elegant crown molding, modern recessed lighting, and durable tile flooring. This expansive layout centers around a gourmet chef's kitchen beautifully appointed with solid white quartz countertops, an oversized breakfast bar peninsula, premium white shaker cabinetry, and a high-end stainless steel appliance package including a gas range and French-door refrigerator. Flowing effortlessly from the kitchen, the open-concept dining and family area features wide sliding glass doors that lead out to an incredible, elevated rear wood deck framing breathtaking, panoramic treetop views of the surrounding valley and hills--providing the ultimate backdrop for morning coffee or sunset al-fresco entertaining. What truly sets this turn-key property apart is its phenomenally flexible lower-level layout, featuring its own separate entrance and independent heating zone that makes it ideal for an au-pair suite, multi-generational living, or an expansive work-from-home headquarters. This lower-level retreat boasts a massive, plushly carpeted recreation room, an entirely separate second kitchen with its own gas range and dishwasher, an additional tiled bonus room, and a contemporary second bathroom with a clean walk-in shower. The living space extends outdoors to a private multi-zone backyard oasis where meticulously laid brick pathways weave past a spacious storage shed and surround multiple large wooden raised garden beds perfect for organic gardening. Complete with dedicated driveway parking, an in-unit stackable washer and dryer, central furnace heating, and a pet-friendly policy welcoming a dog or cat, this non-smoking bungalow offers unparalleled versatility just minutes from Davidson Middle School, local parks, and downtown San Rafael, with the tenant responsible for all independent utilities and the owner retaining the garage for storage.
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Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARTENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,684
Building Sq. Ft: 1,684
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: MAP F2 586
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,800
Legal Lot Number: 80
Municipality Name: SAN RAFAEL
Acres: 0.1102
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN RAFAEL
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,684
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Marin County
APN: 012-282-05
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Sale and tax history for 40 Pleasant Ln
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TENANTTURNER2 #1
Jul 8, 2026
Rental Removed
$5,700
$3/sq ft
Jun 25, 2026
Price Changed
$5,700
$3/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Listed for Rent
$5,500
$3/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 2000
Sold
$365,000
$217/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,433 (+4.8%)
$260,915 + $418,389
$679,304
2024
$9,955 (+2.1%)
$255,800 + $410,188
$665,988
2023
$9,753 (+5.5%)
$250,785 + $402,146
$652,931
2022
$9,246 (+1.6%)
$245,868 + $394,261
$640,129
2021
$9,100 (+1.2%)
$241,049 + $386,533
$627,582
2020
$8,992 (+4.0%)
$236,323 + $378,955
$615,278
2019
$8,648 (+1.0%)
$233,902 + $375,071
$608,973
2018
$8,561 (+3.8%)
$229,316 + $367,718
$597,034
2017
$8,247 (+3.5%)
$220,413 + $353,442
$573,855
2016
$7,965 (+4.6%)
$220,413 + $353,442
$573,855
2015
$7,614 (+4.4%)
$216,092 + $346,513
$562,605
2014
$7,293 (+0.4%)
$208,677 + $334,624
$543,301
2013
$7,266 (+3.9%)
$208,677 + $334,624
$543,301
2012
$6,991 (+1.7%)
$207,735 + $333,114
$540,849
2011
$6,875 (+1.1%)
$203,662 + $326,582
$530,244
2010
$6,800 (+1.6%)
$199,669 + $320,180
$519,849
2009
$6,696 (+4.2%)
$198,178 + $317,789
$515,967
2008
$6,427
$198,649 + $318,544
$517,193
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Laurel Dell Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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About Gerstle
Park
Gerstle Park, located between Downtown San Rafael and Dominican, is a historic and residential San Rafael neighborhood with hillside streets and early-1900s architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fourth Street corridor near Lootens Place, where independent cafes, galleries, and small restaurants set a walkable, after-work rhythm. The Rafael Film Center and the Marin History Museum act as cultural anchors, with live screenings and local exhibits. Gerstle Park’s Craftsman bungalows and Victorian-era homes sit under mature trees, with pocket views toward the ridgelines. Gerstle Park Playground and nearby open space shape a daily loop of dog walks and casual meetups. A short climb leads to trailheads and quieter blocks that feel removed from the downtown bustle.
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Public facts and zoning for 40 Pleasant Ln
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,684
Stories
—
Lot Size
4,800 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1924
Year Renovated
1957
County
Marin County
APN
012-282-05
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026.
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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, 16 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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