This remodeled 3+ bedroom 1900s home lies in the heart of Gerstle Park and is truly a piece of San Francisco in Marin. Offering convenient single-level living with a flexible floor plan, the home blends classic architectural charm and period details with thoughtful modern updates. The living area features picture windows, inviting natural light, and views of the porch. The updated kitchen marries timeless design with everyday functionality, flowing seamlessly into the dining space and out to one of two decks, ideal for al fresco entertaining. The front room off the living area doubles as a bedroom with a built-in office nook or serves as a family room for additional gathering space. The primary suite features backyard access, ample closet space, and a spa-inspired ensuite bath with double vanity and walk-in shower. A large lower level provides additional flexible space perfect for a home gym, play area, or wine storage. The garage includes laundry, generous storage, plus a full bathroom with shower. Outdoors, enjoy the sun-filled, landscaped backyard with a level lawn, mature plantings, and a spacious wood deck. Featured on HGTV's Curb Appeal. With a 92 Walk Score, 509 C St is moments from downtown San Rafael's vibrant restaurants, shops, cafes, and farmers' market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5,998 sq ftLot Size
$991Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Allison Fortini Crawford•DRE #01353131• Sotheby's International Realty
•415-297-9596 (agent)
•Allison@Fortini-Crawford.com (agent)
Bought with Cheryl V. Villanueva•DRE #01248078• 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
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1,754
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
012-153-07
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Oct 22, 2025 • Final
Reroof
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
Aug 20, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
Work on air conditioning.
HVAC
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