Period charm meets modern living in this beautifully restored historic property with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Outdoor space includes an expansive deck, dinning areas off the kitchen, and meandering gardens. With tall ceilings and hardwood flooring throughout, a large living room opens to the patio; while a gracious dining room with fireplace invites long, lingering meals. Updated open concept kitchen with modern appliances, central island, eat-in dining, and adjacent family room with fireplace and custom cabinetry. Upstairs are three large bedrooms + two baths, creating an uber functional floorplan. Property sale includes two adjacent vacant lots, providing ample space and privacy--or ripe for creating your own garden, play space or extended outdoor oasis. Known by the local historical society as the Hillside Retreat, this graceful property is a serene space in the sought-after Gerstle Park neighborhood near downtown San Rafael.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$957Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Chelsea Lindman•DRE #DRE #01977831• Compass
•714-743-0929 (agent)
•chelsea@chelsealindman.com (agent)
•415-380-6100 (broker)
Bought with Michela Rizzo McCurdy•DRE #DRE #01974228• Compass
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,008
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-141-52
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R7.5
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
Dec 19, 2022 • Final
Mechanical residential
Replace the furnace and install a new air conditioning unit. The system features a 17 SEER and 96 AFUE rating.
HVAC
Oct 29, 2002 • Final
Electric
Remodel the building, install a new bathroom, and construct a deck.
Addition
Bathroom
Remodel
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 Information
Parking Features: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
# of Parking Total: 3
Has Open Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 3
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Cooling: None
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Building Information
Living Area: 2008
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 2008
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Architectural Style: Vintage
Year Built: 1905
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Street Lights, Private, Dead End
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 15751.296
Lot Size Acres: 0.3616
Lot Size Area: 15751.296
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,008
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Marin County
APN: 012-141-52
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.83M – $2.21M
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