San Rafael Real Estate

San Rafael Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Situated halfway between San Francisco and California’s famous Wine Country, the city of San Rafael is historically noted as Marin County’s oldest city. Located in the county’s eastern urban corridor, San Rafael is the governmental, business and cultural center of the area. This area offers a lively urban environment while retaining the ease and comfort of small-town living. Single-family homes, condos and townhouses, as well as land lots for custom building, anchor the real estate market in San Rafael.

In the past, when San Franciscans suffered maladies related to their windy and foggy summers, they would receive medical advice to escape and look into the natural beauty and ideal climate found in this city's health resorts. Today, the area’s terrific climate is one of the many perks for the area’s 56,000 residents, which has evolved into a local commercial hub. Local economy is fueled by a diverse mix of high-tech, entertainment, financial, service-oriented and industrial businesses. The area's many attractions include its namesake Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, the city’s Victorian architecture, a lively downtown district and historic China Camp, among many others.

Education and income levels are high. The City Schools serve more than 5,400 students at 11 schools. The public school system is progressive and more accurately reflects the mix of people than the rest of Marin. Catholic Dominican University and Marin College are also located in this gorgeous city. If you’re looking to settle down within the cultural capital of the San Francisco Bay Area, this beautiful area is an ideal, affordable location.