Rich History, Prime Location and Future Potential!

Extraordinary Queen Anne Victorian with Additional Building

San Rafael is large, diverse, eclectic, and historic. That history stretches from California's beginnings, with the 1817 founding of Mission San Rafael Arcángel on the old El Camino Real. The heartbeat is Central San Rafael; the area is a showcase of architectural beauty, with magnificent Queen Anne Victorians and other historic buildings offering a glimpse into the city’s storied past as a cultural and commercial center in the North Bay. The county seat, the Marin County Civic Center, designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1962, is a historic landmark in San Rafael that embodies Wright's visionary architecture and serves as a testament to the city's commitment to innovation and design excellence.

Modern-day San Rafael is witnessing a revitalization of its downtown, with new businesses, residential spaces, and public amenities reshaping the landscape. These developments are thoughtfully integrated with the city’s historic fabric, ensuring that the character and charm of San Rafael remain intact while it evolves to meet the needs of a growing community. Within a few blocks of 4th Street, one can discover a vibrant microcosm of the world, where the neighborhoods are brimming with a diverse mix of restaurants, lively bars, unique shops, thriving businesses, and charming boutiques. In the spring and the summer the San Rafael Downtown Farmers Market, held on Thursday evenings, transforms 4th Street into a festive pedestrian-only zone, filled with colorful stalls, speciality foods and live entertainment,

The residential neighborhoods of San Rafael are equally distinctive. The sought-after midcentury Eichler homes of Terra Linda to the Victorians that surround Dominican College and the custom homes of Lucas Valley, provide a variety of price and style. San Rafael is a paradise for hiking and biking enthusiasts, offering a wealth of trails that showcase the area's natural beauty. In addition to the scenic routes at China Camp State Park, where trails like the Bay View Trail provide stunning vistas of San Pablo Bay, the city is surrounded by other fantastic options. San Rafael offers a harmonious blend of natural splendor and dynamic community spirit, making it a truly remarkable place to live, explore, and thrive.