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Coveted Marin County suburb in the hillsides
Below the oak tree-studded Marin County hillsides is Marinwood, a suburb that harbors a Northern California secret. “We have our own little micro-climate here, with lots of sunshine and not much fog off nearby San Pablo Bay,” says local Realtor and Marin native Lori Saia Odisio. “The close-knit community here is just wonderful, too, with a truly great school district.” Marinwood is also well recognized for its infamous Eichler midcentury homes, similar to those in neighboring Lucas Valley. While these two neighborhoods share resemblances and area offerings, they are still considered separate communities. “These tend to get labeled together, but residentially, Marinwood is actually its own residential district with its own active HOA and community center, just like with Lucas Valley,” says local Robyn Bruton, a recreation supervisor at the Marinwood Community Services District. Along with a community center that packs the neighborhood’s yearly social calendar, another one of Marinwood’s many perks is that it’s located in one of the most park-centric Bay Area counties. Residents are moments away from vast recreation, from open valley trails to scenic nature preserves.
Marinwood is located off Highway 101 for easy access to San Francisco and Santa Rosa.
Marinwood offers the Queenstone Fire Road Trail for fitness and great views.
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Neighborhood parks and nearby nature preserves
The Marinwood Community Center features a 25-yard seasonal outdoor pool for public swimming, while next door is the heavily tree-shaded Marinwood Creek Park. This neighborhood site features sand-cushioned play areas for different age levels, walking paths along the creek, picnic areas and open lawn spaces. Marinwood is just south of the rolling hills, coyote brush and winding nature trails of the 800-acre Marinwood Open Space, which connects with the 1,300-acre Lucas Valley Preserve. It’s known for being a bird-watching area, with golden eagles flying over the hillsides. Nearby, Mt Tamalpais is home to the famous Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch, which is closed to the public but visible from the hills. The hills of Mt Tamalpais offer scenic hiking and biking trails, typically surrounded by vibrant wildflowers in the spring and summer.
Enjoy the great pool in Marinwood at the Community Center.
Children ride across the Miller Creek bridge to Marinwood Park.
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Tree-lined streets and Midcentury modern housing
Marinwood’s winding tree-lined subdivisions include highly sought-after midcentury modern houses built in the late 1950s by famed builder Joseph Eichler. Known as “California Modern,” these architect-designed houses feature flat or low-slung gabled roofs, exposed post-and-beam construction and open floor plans. Other common housing styles include classic midcentury ranches and Cape Cod varieties. The neighborhood is also home to the exclusive Regency Estates, typically with Spanish-style homes from the early ‘90s on an acre lot. Housing prices range from $1 million to $2.2 million.
Eichler homes can be found in Marinwood.
Marinwood homes offer bike lanes to get around town safely.
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High-rated public schools with engineering programs
Students may attend Mary E. Silveira Elementary School, which gets an A rating from Niche, followed by the A-rated Miller Creek Middle School. The B-rated San Rafael High School offers an Academy of Physics and Technology, a special engineering-focused program.
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School offers an inspiring environment to learn in.
San Rafael High School focuses on the higher education of its students.
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Local gourmet markets and next to authentic eateries
The full-service Marinwood Market, which stocks up on hard-to-find gourmet items, is located within the neighborhood. Other shopping and dining offerings can be found right outside of Marinwood. Just east and across Highway 101 is the cool Red Whale Coffee, a go-to spot for nitro cold brew. Nearby, the old-school Smith Ranch Deli and Café serves homecooked, American-style food, while next door, Mulberry Street Pizzeria offers specialty pizzas, including its signature white-sauce mushroom pie. The Terra Linda district is a few miles south, home to Northgate Mall, which has a Safeway for groceries and other big-box stores like Macy’s and HomeGoods. It also has a few local eateries, including the highly rated ALOH-O, a casual Japanese spot known for its bento boxes.
Marinwood Market is the heart of the community's daily bustle.
Marinwood residents enjoy coffee at Red Whale Coffee.
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Next to Highway 101 and multiple public bus stops
Highway 101 is the main thoroughfare, located to the east of Marinwood, for traveling around the Bay Area. It offers a direct route to San Francisco, 23 miles north. Multiple public bus stops are located along Miller Creek Road, and just south of Marinwood is the award-winning Kaiser’s San Rafael Medical Center. The closest airport for both international and domestic flights is the Oakland International Airport, located about 35 miles south.
Marinwood residents can get around on the SMART train.
The Novato Community Hospital offers services to Marinwood.
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Summer concerts and wine-tasting events
Marinwood has plenty of neighborhood gatherings throughout the year. “The Marinwood community really likes to come out and support all sorts of events here,” Bruton says. Marinwood Park has a summer concert series and a fall festival each October, with local food and drink vendors and live music performances. The Marinwood Community Center hosts numerous events during the year, including the popular Raise a Glass event each March. This wine-tasting get-together brings in 12 wineries from Sonoma and Napa Valley to come in and share wine samples paired with local artisan foods.
Families play in the shade of Miller Creek at Marinwood Park.
Marinwood's community is close knit with neighbors and dogs that recognize one another.
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Parks in this Area
Jerry R Russom Park
McInnis Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Loma Verde Preserve
Terra Linda-Sleepy Hollow Divide Northern Preserve
Marinwood Park
Clark A Blasdel Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
57 min drive
Bus
Miller Creek Rd & Marinwood Av
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Marinwood Bus Pad
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Miller Creek Rd & Las Gallinas Av
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Las Gallinas Av & Ellen Dr
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Las Gallinas Av & Elvia Ct
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Las Gallinas Av & Miller Creek Rd
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.510 Reviews
5.0Niche User
1/23/2016Niche Review
Perhaps because of the affluent wealth in this community, the environment is pristine. Beautiful trails and lush forests are available to everyone, all of the time. The majority of residents here are very nature-oriented, and thrive in this neighborhood.
4.0Niche User
3/25/2016Niche Review
I love San Rafael. It has a good sized population-not too small, not too large. There is lots of preserved nature so there is lots of hiking and trails.
5.0Niche User
1/19/2016Niche Review
Their is very little crime. The community is very responsive to letting others know if their is any unusual or suspicion behaviour.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marinwood
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marinwood, San Rafael sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Marinwood, San Rafael over the last 12 months is $1,289,743, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Sleek contemporary remodeled modern Eichler in a great location. This move-in ready light filled post and beam home features new flooring throughout, fresh painting inside and out, a foam roof, dual pane windows, newer radiant boiler for in floor radiant heat, an updated kitchen with new quartz counters and backsplash, a breakfast bar, designer lighting and much more. Spacious and lush rear
Impeccably maintained single level home in fantastic location. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large yard and gorgeous views. New foam roof, working copper pipe radiant heat, newer boiler, updated electrical panels, many dual pane windows, excellent school district and near community pool, tennis courts, open space trails and shopping. Move in ready with tons of updates, edible garden, chicken run, fresh
Extensively remodeled, this stunning Marinwood home includes a detached bedroom/office with a full bath. Located in a sought-after neighborhood known for its close-knit community feel, this spacious and modernized property features a light-filled open floor plan with a beautifully updated kitchencomplete with stainless appliances, shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, and a large eat-in
This exquisitely remodeled Eichler in beautiful Lucas Valley showcases the perfect blend of mid-century architecture and contemporary design. Owned by a renowned Marin-based interior designer, this home has been reimagined for modern living, enclosing the original atrium to create over 2,000 square feet of elegant living space.The thoughtfully reconfigured floor plan offers four bedrooms, three
Welcome to 224 Blackstone Drive, a farmhouse retreat in central Marinwood! Surrounded by open space trails, the famed Marinwood Community Center and pool, and easy access to 101. The home was lovingly remodeled and updated in 2020 - the kitchen and living room were opened to make a bright and cozy great room with counter seating. The natural gas fireplace with Italian plaster and reclaimed wood
This is what you have been waiting for in Marinwood! This lovely single-story ranch home is on a desirable quiet cul-de-sac. The spacious open floor plan looks out to a private patio and garden for indoor/outdoor living. This dreamy kitchen offers ample storage, banquette seating & a seamless flow to the adjacent dining space & living room where you can unwind by the cozy fireplace. Head into
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,921
Median Age
50
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$149,491
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,707
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
60.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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