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San Rafael

Marin County's working hub — mid-century neighborhoods, Mt. Tam views, $1M entry into Marin.

Median

$1,390,000

The numbers

Median Price

$1,390,000

Median Sqft

1,750

$/Sqft

$794

Walk Score

56

The vibe

Marin geography without Marin's top-tier prices. Mediterranean climate, walkable downtown, Dominican University, easy 101 access.

Who loves it

Buyers who want Marin schools + climate + ferry access without paying Mill Valley or Tiburon prices.

What it isn't

Cheap. "$1M entry into Marin" still means $1M.

Schools

  • Sun Valley Elementary7/10
  • Terra Linda HS8/10

Highlights

  • Downtown 4th Street
  • China Camp State Park
  • Dominican University
  • SMART train + Larkspur Ferry

Insider note from Roger

Sun Valley + Terra Linda are the best schools-for-dollar in Marin. Loch Lomond + Dominican stretch have view homes Marin people don't talk about.

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