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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Property details
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Interior features
Security features noted (see remarks)
Special accessibility features noted (see remarks)
Heating & cooling
Cooling system: Other (see remarks)
Heating system: Other (see remarks)
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Property has landscaping/yard/grounds details (see remarks)
Home design
Multi-unit property (5+ units)
Single building on site
Parking
Common parking area
Construction
Foundation: Other
Utilities
Public water
Sewer: Public sewer
Individual electric meters and individual gas meters
Primary and separate meters for electric and gas
Financial info
Building contains 10 units
Annual rental income: $276,231
Annual gross income: $276,231
Gross scheduled income: $276,231
Gross rent multiplier: 11.58
Other expenses: $120,951
Total expenses: $120,951
Tenant expenses: Other
Other
Living area approximately 5,342
Lot size approximately 0.317 acre
Zoning: n/a
Electricity and solar
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The medium-density residential districts provide opportunities for a mixture of residential types, including detached single-family residences, duplexes and multifamily dwellings at medium densities. Desired styles of development within this district include garden apartments and condominiums.; Medium-density multifamily residential districts are included in the medium-density residential land use category with densities ranging from 2,000 sq ft to 3,000 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
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
San Rafael, CA • 94901
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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