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San Rafael, California Real Estate, Land, History and General Information

San Rafael, the largest city in Marin, boasts the northernmost of the California Missions, founded by the Franciscan Fathers in 1817. Just five miles from Corte Madera, San Rafael was featured in George Lucas's film, American Graffiti; residents can still enjoy a cruise down "the Miracle Mile."

At first appearance, San Rafael is an all-American town. Fourth Street, the main thoroughfare, has many fine restaurants and the recently restored Rafael Theater, which co-hosts the famous Mill Valley Film Festival. When you get to know central San Rafael, you'll find many beautiful family neighborhoods with Victorian and Mediterranean-style homes. Gerstle Park, for example, close to downtown San Rafael, is the most attractive Victorian neighborhood in Marin.

The famous Marin County Civic Center, designed by architect, Frank Lloyd Wright spans three small hills in northeast San Rafael. Completed in 1961, this building is considered Wright’s last masterpiece. The citizens of Marin provided overwhelming support to build this project, in the face of disruptive political forces that would have blocked it, and are still proud of this building. It is worth a visit.

There are more residential neighborhoods in San Rafael than we can easily describe. Whether you want a condo or an estate with views to the water, San Rafael provides an amazing diversity of choices.

Finding Homes for Sale, Property or Land for Sale in Marin County

Marin County and the San Francisco North Bay area is a very competitive real estate market. Finding a home for sale or land, or a home loan that fits your budget and your lifestyle can be a difficult job. We are prepared to assist in your search for real estate and the best current mortgage rates for any city in Marin County or city or county in California.

California Relocation® offers professional real estate services and we are prepared to locate for you homes for sale in Marin County or anywhere else in Northern California. Deal directly with us if you want to either sell your house or land, or if you are looking to buy a house or land anywhere in Marin County or Northern California. We will provide you with one of our local experienced real estate professionals to help you locate that special property or assist you in marketing your property.

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