Garden Oasis in San Rafael located on a quiet Gerstle Park cul-de-sac. Flexible layout with an exceptional outdoor setting. Main level features a light-filled living room that opens to the dining room with high ceilings and a mid-century vibe. The updated kitchen is bright, beautiful and functional. The deck off the living room/ dining room captures peaceful tree-lined views and is perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Lower level includes a private entrance, separate bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette; ideal for guests, extended living, office space or added flexibility. Upstairs, the interior has been freshly painted and updated with new light fixtures, new oven, new dishwasher, butcher block countertops, the lower level has new LVP flooring. The garden is a true standout, featuring a lush collection of fruit trees, including Apples, lime, lemon, fig, nectarine and cherry, creating a private garden retreat. Just minutes from downtown San Rafael, this home offers access to parks, public transportation, and a vibrant community known for events like Porchfest, Easter egg hunt and movie nights in the park. Move in and enjoy a lifestyle many only dream of.
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$1,075,000
178 Reservoir Road, San Rafael, CA 94901
4beds
1,658sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
4,399.56 Square Feet Lot
$1,075,500 Zestimate®
$648/sqft
$4,858 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,075,500
$989,000 - $1.17M
$4,858/mo
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Exceptional outdoor settingPrivate garden retreatMid-century vibeQuiet gerstle park cul-de-sac
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Listed by:
Phoebe Reyes DRE #01925674 415-577-4127,
Bay Area Modern Real Estate 415-233-6821
Bought with:
John Brannan, DRE #00855398
Compass
Kristen Palmer, DRE #01400854
Compass
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326025810
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Outside Access
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower,Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Butcher Block Counters, Wood Counter
- Level: Lower,Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Linoleum, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Wood
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,658
- Total interior livable area: 1,658 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Other,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,399 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curb(s), Garden, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 01205138
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Rafael
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $1,075,000-6.5%$648/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$694/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$694/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,118 +6.7% | $367,438 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,734 +2.7% | $360,235 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,583 +5.1% | $353,172 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,312 +1.5% | $346,247 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,235 +3.7% | $339,458 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,048 +1.7% | $335,978 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,962 +0.8% | $329,392 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,924 +3.4% | $322,935 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,762 +3.7% | $316,604 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,592 +4.5% | $310,397 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,394 +4.7% | $305,735 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,195 | $299,747 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $298,394 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $292,544 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $286,809 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $284,667 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $285,343 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $279,749 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $274,265 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $268,889 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $263,617 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $258,447 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $253,712 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $248,738 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $243,862 |
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Neighborhood: Gerstle Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sun Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- California
- Marin County
- San Rafael
- 94901
- Gerstle Park
- 178 Reservoir Road