524 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA


Property Overview:

524 C St is a single-family home in San Rafael, CA 94901, built in 1900. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,093 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,600 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and a floor/wall furnace heating system. The estimated home value is $993,220.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Short Elementary School, Saint Raphael Elementary School, Marin Academy, James B. Davidson Middle, Laurel Dell Elementary, and Madrone High Continuation.

    • Average SAT score: 1078 (higher than state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 64.7% white-collar jobs, 35.3% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 54.3°F (January), 73.7°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.2 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,044.
    • Average annual spending: $59,514.

Property Features:

  • Charming historic home in the Gerstle Park neighborhood.
  • Main house:
    • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
    • Open living/dining room with hardwood floors and a cozy layout.
    • Two main-level bedrooms and full bath.
    • Updated primary suite upstairs with modern bathroom, abundant closet space, and tech station.
    • Roof deck off the kitchen with views of surrounding hills.
    • Expansive ground-level storage.
  • Detached ADU:
    • Self-contained with kitchenette and full bath—ideal for guests, home office, or rental income.
  • Large level yard with fruit trees—ready for landscaping.
  • Parking garage included.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location just blocks from downtown San Rafael—close to shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
  • Nearby parks: Albert Park, Sun Valley Park.
  • Close to Dominican University of California.
  • Convenient access to grocery stores (Safeway, Sol Food La Bodega, Azteca Market No 2), coffee shops (Starbucks, Graffeo Coffee Roasting Co., Cafe del Soul), and restaurants (Casa Manana, Panama Hotel & Restaurant, Muffin Mania Cafe).
  • Serene, leafy neighborhood with a relaxed vibe and towering trees.

Price and Status History

date type price
2009-05-13 Sold 640000
2022-01-22 Off Market NaN
2025-02-01 Pending 1265000
2025-02-12 Pending NaN
2025-03-04 Sold 1340000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PG&E GAS PLANT SAN RAFAEL 104 5A 4TH & A Street, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA N N NF 0 CAD981415953 0.26
PG&E SERV CTR SAN RAFAEL Second Street & LINDARO, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA N N NF 0 CAD980815674 0.32

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
MENZIO’S AUTO REPAIR 55 Hillside Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA OPR: Operating 0.86

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 1 1 3 1
AH 0 3 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
N/A N/A 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 1 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 1
Very High 0 0 0 1

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

Not enough data points

Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

hour_of_day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
7 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
10 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
11 2 2 1 1 1 1 2
12 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
13 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
14 2 2 2 1 2 2 1
15 2 1 2 2 1 2 1
16 1 1 2 1 2 2 1
17 2 1 2 1 2 2 2
18 1 1 1 2 2 1 1
19 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
21 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
22 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
23 1 1 1 1 1 1 1