Property Overview:
15 Summit Ave is a single-family home in San Rafael, CA 94901, built in 1962. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,866 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.36-acre lot. The home includes a 2-car garage, fireplace(s), central heating and cooling, and a protected boat dock with San Francisco Bay access. The estimated home value ranges from $1,225,022 to $1,341,000. The property is currently in pre-foreclosure/auction status.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 9.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include San Pedro Elementary, Bahia Vista Elementary, Madrone High Continuation, San Rafael High, and James B. Davidson Middle.- Average SAT score: 1078 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 64.7% white-collar jobs, 35.3% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 3.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,300 (8% growth since 2000)
- 58% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.14%), followed by 35-44 years (15.1%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 54.3°F (January), 73.7°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 16.2 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,044
- Average annual spending: $59,514
Property Features:
- Resort-style, one-story ranch home across from Marin Yacht Club tennis courts
- Protected boat dock with direct San Francisco Bay access
- Newer roof and hot water heater
- Two gas fireplaces (living room & den)
- 2-car garage plus additional parking for up to 8 cars
- Spacious living room with hardwood floors
- Sunny dining room and cozy den with wet bar opening to waterfront patio
- Large, level parcel with expansion potential
- Owned by the same family since new; great project opportunity for updates/renovations
Location Benefits:
- Excellent location in the Country Club/Marina Vista neighborhood
- Across from Marin Yacht Club (tennis courts, restaurant)
- Close to Andy’s Local Market, Peacock Gap Golf & Country Club
- Nearby parks: Albert Park, China Camp State Park
- Convenient to Dominican University of California
- Nearby grocery stores: Mi Rancho Market, Super Mercado Mi Tierra, Plaza Market
- Nearby coffee shops: Blue Skies Cafe, Dominican University Cafeteria, Weaver’s Coffee & Tea
- Nearby restaurants: Andy’s Local Market, Picante, Picante Taqueria
- Rental estimate: $4,021–$5,264/month
- Commuter-friendly with access to local amenities and recreation