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About this home
A scenic drive along the water leads to this move-in-ready, single-level home in San Rafael's desirable Glenwood neighborhood. Offering approximately 2,177 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the home features comfortable living spaces and an easy-flowing floor plan. Fresh interior paint and new luxury vinyl flooring create a clean, refreshed feel while complementing its classic character. The spacious living room flows into a separate formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen features tile countertops, backyard views, a new electric stovetop, and ample cabinet space. An adjoining breakfast area opens to the inviting family room, anchored by a cozy fireplace. Together, these spaces create an easy connection to the backyard and poolperfect for morning coffee, relaxed everyday living, and weekend gatherings. The generously sized primary suite includes a dedicated sitting area, direct yard access, dual sinks, and a stall shower. Three additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or other needs. The guest bathroom features dual sinks and a shower over the tub. Outside, the private backyard offers a sun-filled pool and plenty of space to relax and entertain. A separate side yard provides an ideal setting for a future vegetable garden. The attached two-car garage offers convenient parking and additional storage. Conveniently located near Glenwood Elementary and Redeemer Preschool, the home is also just minutes from Andy's Market, China Camp State Park, McNears Beach, and local parks. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable one-level living in one of San Rafael's most charming neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
7,501 sq ftLot Size
$641Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sherry Ramzi•DRE #01057486• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-902-7344 (agent)
•sherry.ramzi@sir.com (agent)
Listed by Eric Morgan•DRE #01999265• Coldwell Banker Realty
Glenwood, located between Downtown San Rafael and Terra Linda, is a residential and hillside San Rafael neighborhood with winding streets and bay-facing ridgelines. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Manuel T. Freitas Parkway corridor near the Marinwood Avenue junction, where morning foot traffic and school-day rhythms shape the streetscape. Mid-century ranch homes and updated contemporaries sit among oaks and open-sky slopes, with pockets of apartments closer to the main road. Civic life orbits nearby public campuses and playing fields, while weekend routines often point toward trailheads and creekside paths. A short drive links to the arts-and-dining scene at Marin Center and the indie storefronts of Fourth Street. The setting feels tucked into the city’s green edges without losing connection to San Rafael’s core.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One-story layout
Accessibility features
Family room fireplace
Dining room, family room, great room, living room, office, and laundry included among rooms
Original and updated/remodeled condition
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Primary suite with closet and sitting area
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Double sinks
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooktop
Breakfast area and breakfast room
Kitchen-family room combo
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in kitchen with laundry closet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Built-in private pool
Lot with landscaping/other lot features
Does not allow horses
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Single story
Entry includes street entrance
Parking
2-car garage with interior access and garage door opener
Paved driveway
2 total parking spaces
Construction
Composition roof
Property listed as original and updated/remodeled
Utilities
Internet available
Natural gas available and connected
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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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Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94901
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in San Rafael. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8 W Castlewood Dr
$1,396,016
$1,016 over list price of $1.40M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $2.0M.