Spacious & Sun-Filled Duplex with Spectacular Views in Prime San Rafael Location. Welcome to 55-57 Bayo Vista: Rare opportunity to own beautifully maintained duplex nestled in the heart of San Rafael's desirable West End neighborhood. Each unit spans two levels and offers generous living space, excellent condition, and stunning panoramic views of Sun Valley and the surrounding hills. Unit 55 features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and both front and rear decks. Unit 57 offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, along with multiple terraces perfect for enjoying the views. Both units enjoy an abundance of natural light and a well-designed layout ideal for modern living. Both units: Large front entry decks, living room balcony, 2 car garage +2 driveway, dedicated enclosed storage, and separate laundry rooms for each unit. Just minutes to downtown San Rafael, San Anselmo, popular shops and restaurants, and public transit. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to San Francisco, while families will love being just minutes from top-rated Sun Valley Elementary School. Whether you choose to live in one unit and rent the other or lease both, this versatile property offers exceptional income potential and flexibility. Both units will be delivered vacant.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
8,878 sq ftLot Size
$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Igor Ruchka•DRE #DRE #01820011• Pinnacle Realty Advisors
•415-308-1040 (agent)
•realty@igorruchka.com (agent)
•415-500-4990 (broker)
Bought with Igor Ruchka•DRE #DRE #01820011• Pinnacle Realty Advisors
*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
8
Baths
5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,877 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
3,200
Year built
1963
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Marin County
APN
010-284-12
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 Oct 19, 2026.
DR
Duplex Residential District
The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 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
Nov 12, 2025 • Final
Reroof
Tear off and replace the existing roof with composition shingles and synthetic underlayment.
Roofing
Jan 19, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Relocate gas meters.
Gas
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.