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:
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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 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).
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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:
- 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.