Gerstle Park Neighborhood Home with Detached Cottage Welcome to this charming property in Gerstle Park, featuring a main home and a detached cottage. The main residence offers a lovely front yard, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a spacious kitchen that opens to a bright dining area. The back cottage includes 1 bedroom, 1 bath, an attached garage with loft storage, laundry hookups and off-street parking. Zoned for multi-family use with separate PG&E meters. Live in one unit and rent out the other or keep as an investment property. Currently tenant occupied. Located just blocks from downtown, Highway 101, SMART Train, and the bus depot, this home is nestled in a charming, walkable neighborhood with nearby attractions like the Panama Hotel, Armida's Bakery, Marin Bocce, and Albert Park. Gerstle Park is home to one of Marin's best annual music events, Porch Fest. Dozens of acts will be walkable from your front door in mid-September. This property presents an exceptional opportunity to own in the heart of Marin! 24+ hour notice needed to schedule a viewing.
Sold for $950,000 on 06/16/25
$950,000
16 Octavia Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
4beds
1,649sqft
Duplex
Built in 1945
-- sqft lot
$932,200 Zestimate®
$576/sqft
$4,019 Estimated rent
Home value
$932,200
$839,000 - $1.03M
$4,019/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 16, 2025 at 09:13am
Listed by:
Julie Scripps DRE #02118960 415-299-9113,
Coldwell Banker Realty 415-384-0667
Bought with:
Julie Scripps, DRE #02118960
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325041221
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Unit 1 - Beds: 1, Baths: 1, Square Footage: 1149 | Unit 2 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1649 | Unit 3 - Beds: 3, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1649 | Unit 4 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1649
- Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,649
- Total interior livable area: 1,649 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Exterior features: Yard Space
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Landscape Front, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 01219117
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Separate Meters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Separate Meters
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, DSL Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: San Rafael
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $950,000-4.5%$576/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #325041221 | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$603/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #325041221 | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Contingent | $995,000$603/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #325041221 | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000-2.9%$603/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #325039215 | ||
| 11/19/2024 | Listing removed | $1,025,000$622/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #324017679 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,018,042 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,235 +2.3% | $998,081 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,891 +5.4% | $978,516 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gerstle Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Laurel Dell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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