Welcome to an ultra charming, turn of the century home. Located on a desirable corner lot in the heart of the popular Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael. This unique property is beaming with character inside an out. Zoned as a multi-unit, it serves as a perfect duplex with 2BR/1BA on the upper/main floor, and 1BR/1BA + bonus room on the lower floor. Or enjoy it as a single family home like the owners have done for many years. Approx 2,100 sqf in total with natural flow floor plans. The upper unit features a large living/dining room with fireplace, a remodeled kitchen, a wonderful breakfast area overlooking the enchanting backyard, two bedrooms with beautiful vaulted ceilings, a laundry room and a large bathroom. The downstairs unit boosts an open concept living room/kitchen, plus two rooms that reflect a vintage era feel, a totally remodeled bathroom, and a laundry/mudroom. Two garage structures in the back and plenty of street parking, and add to that a beautifully landscaped backyard with a mix of mature trees and sweet blooms with an idyllic backdrop.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
4,081 sq ftLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Helen Luttemo•DRE #DRE #01386035• Coldwell Banker Realty
•415-244-4414 (agent)
•helen@enjoymarin.com (agent)
•415-461-3000 (broker)
Bought with Glen Barras•DRE #DRE #01136772• 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
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
2,100
Year built
1908
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Marin County
APN
012-155-05
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Jul 1, 2025 • Final
Building
Perform a full kitchen remodel.
Kitchen
Remodel
Mar 27, 2025 • Final
Electric
Replace the electrical subpanels for units A and B.
Electrical
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
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Covered
# of Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Central
Cooling: None
Has Fireplace(s)
Appliances: Washer/Dryer
Multi-Family General Information
# of Units Total: 2
Studio Annual Occupancy: 0
Studio Rent Range: 0
1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
1 Bedroom Rent Range: 0
2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
2 Bedroom Rent Range: 0
3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
3 Bedroom Rent Range: 0
4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
4 Bedroom Rent Range: 0
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 Description: 2BR/1BA
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 Description: 1BR/1BA + Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area: 2100
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 2100
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
# of Stories Total: 0
Year Built: 1908
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential Income
Property SubType: Duplex
Property Information
# of Buildings: 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscape Front, Landscaped
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 4081.572
Lot Size Acres: 0.0937
Lot Size Area: 4081.572
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,100
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,080 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Marin County
APN: 012-155-05
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Dell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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, 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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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
$1.18M – $1.43M
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