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Neighborhoods in San Rafael, CA

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    Country Club

    Perched along the rippling waters of the San Rafael Bay, Country Club is an upscale neighborhood nestled in the wooded hills of east San Rafael. The neighborhood was named for a former golf club that was subdivided after World War II in favor of today’s luxury homes, broadleaf trees and winding streets. "You’ve got some really beautiful homes on

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      $2.29M

    • List Price

      $1.3M - $3.8M

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      7 Listings

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    Peacock Gap

    While there may not be any peacocks roaming around, Peacock Gap is one of the most sought-after addresses in San Rafael. Named after land leased by 19th-century dairy farmer Thomas Peacock, Peacock Gap is now a bayside beach community at the eastern edge of San Rafael. The area was once partially a salt marsh and served as a hunting camp for the

    • Average Value

      $2.00M

    • List Price

      $1M - $4.4M

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      9 Listings

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    Lucas Valley

    Lucas Valley is cradled between Marin County's gently sloping hills. The neighborhood is known for its unique architecture, quiet atmosphere and community gathering spaces. Lucas Valley is also next to Skywalker Ranch, a property owned by Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas. Proximity to the ranch doesn't affect daily life in this neighborhood, but

    • Average Value

      $1.92M

    • List Price

      $1.5M - $3.1M

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      4 Listings

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    Glenwood

    In Glenwood, midcentury ranch-style homes and spacious contemporary homes dot the hills that rise above San Rafael Bay in Marin County. Narrow lanes are etched into the wooded slopes, occasionally opening into clearings with sweeping views of the bay and surrounding ridgelines. Point San Pedro Road curves alongside the water’s edge, offering up

    • Average Value

      $1.76M

    • List Price

      $1.3M - $4.5M

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      3 Listings

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    Dominican

    Dominican offers just the right mix of culture, recreation and eye-catching architecture. This San Rafael suburb overlooks a woodsy mountain ridgeline, surrounding a historic university and the city’s vibrant downtown. With lots of walking trails, green spaces and a picturesque college campus, Dominican has a “real sense of community,” says

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      $1.62M

    • List Price

      $869K - $5.8M

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      11 Listings

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    Lincoln-San Rafael Hill

    Overlooking downtown San Rafael, Lincoln-San Rafael Hill is a neighborhood nestled in the hills. The roads curve and loop up the hillsides and provide a sense of privacy for residents. Boyd Memorial Park is part of the neighborhood, providing residents with a convenient place to enjoy nature or take a hike. The restaurants and businesses of

    • Average Value

      $1.58M

    • List Price

      $582K - $3.4M

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      6 Listings

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    Sun Valley

    In the heights of San Rafael, Sun Valley is a charming spot dappled with delightful restaurants and homes nestled in the hills with picturesque views. Resident and Pink Owl Coffee co-owner Saandra Bowlus talks warmly about the community: “It's centrally located so you can get to all the downtown areas nearby like San Anselmo and Fairfax. We have

    • Average Value

      $1.55M

    • List Price

      $1.2M - $3.1M

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      4 Listings

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    Mont Marin-San Rafael Park

    Mont Marin – San Rafael Park makes the most of its mountainside location. With its sloping hills, abundant tree life and sprawling parks, the neighborhood offers much to explore. Beyond the parks, homebuyers will also find long-beloved shops and restaurants, well-rated schools and easy access to major cities. Bay Area native and current Mulberry

    • Average Value

      $1.54M

    • List Price

      $1.2M - $3M

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      3 Listings

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    Los Ranchitos

    Tucked away between the city of San Rafael and Terra Linda, Los Ranchitos showcases gorgeous homes woven into the rural terrain of Marin County with breathtaking bay, mountain and valley views. Its prime location puts it only minutes from premier hiking trails, neighborhood amenities and shops and restaurants in downtown San Rafael. Andrew Falk, a

    • Average Value

      $1.42M

    • List Price

      $788K - $4.3M

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      0 Listings

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    Gerstle Park

    Gerstle Park has a lot going for it, especially its namesake park in the center of the neighborhood. “One of the great things about Gerstle Park is the beautiful setting,” says James Nead, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. Close to downtown San Rafael, while being comfortably quiet, this neighborhood offers an active neighborhood association

    • Average Value

      $1.41M

    • List Price

      $796K - $2.6M

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      9 Listings

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    Terra Linda

    Stretching from valley foothills to one of the area’s largest shopping malls alongside Highway 101, Terra Linda grew from a small dairy farm in the early 1900s to a suburb known for its midcentury modern homes about 21 miles north of San Francisco. Terra Linda, or “beautiful land” in Portuguese, is named in honor of the Portuguese immigrant family

    • Average Value

      $1.30M

    • List Price

      $122K - $2.2M

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      33 Listings

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    Picnic Valley

    Contrary to what its name suggests, Picnic Valley wasn’t always such a picnic. As Compass Realtor Megan Pomponio puts it, the area was “not considered desirable for a few decades” thanks to the omnipresence of industrial businesses over residential property. The community has since established itself as a highly sought-after address because of its

    • Average Value

      $1.30M

    • List Price

      $863K - $3M

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      7 Listings

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    Marinwood

    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

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      $1.25M

    • List Price

      $523K - $3M

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      12 Listings

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    Santa Venetia

    At the feet of the San Pedro Mountain Preserve, Santa Venetia is an outdoorsy community with direct access to shopping, dining and the natural beauty that defines the Bay Area. Just north of downtown San Rafael, Santa Venetia has a tight-knit, suburban feel, where neighbors frequent farmers markets and bike to miles of bayfront trails. “Santa

    • Average Value

      $1.06M

    • List Price

      $799K - $4.6M

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      7 Listings

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    Marin Civic Center

    Homes in Marin County Civic Center are close to the seat of government in Marin, along with nearby retail centers like Northgate Mall. “Young professionals who want to be close to the road live there,” says Eli Kuo, a Realtor with Keller Williams who has been selling Bay Area real estate since 2004. “People who want to be out and about.” The area

    • Average Value

      $998K

    • List Price

      $521K - $1.8M

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      6 Listings

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    Downtown San Rafael

    The earliest days of the city of San Rafael can be traced back to 1817 when Spanish settlers founded Mission San Rafael Arcángel. Receiving full mission status in 1822, the mission lasted 14 years before going defunct and its ruins were completely removed in 1870. A replica, which was built in the 1940s, sits on the same ground as the original

    • Average Value

      $966K

    • List Price

      $490K - $2M

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      3 Listings

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    Smith Ranch

    Residents of bucolic Smith Ranch enjoy peace, quiet and community amid the rolling hills and marshes of San Rafael. Located about 22 miles north of San Francisco near the San Pablo Bay wetlands, this semi-rural neighborhood offers condos, apartments and mobile homes with pleasant views of the surrounding hillsides. "Smith Ranch has a sunny

    • Average Value

      $794K

    • List Price

      $356K - $3.4M

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      11 Listings

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    Canal

    As the San Rafael Creek flows east into the San Francisco Bay, the small community of Canal flourishes with family-friendly vibes against the backdrop of the San Rafael Bay. Just 18 miles north of San Francisco, this Marin County bedroom community is pulling in droves of young professionals. It’s brilliantly poised for a Bay Area commute with

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      $744K

    • List Price

      $340K - $1.5M

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      7 Listings

    Canal