Marin County Profiles, California Real Estate - San Rafael
San Rafael is the oldest city in Marin County, and may be one of the most interesting and also varied. Composed of 30 distinct neighborhoods, as well as a shopping district of the vibrant downtown, San Rafael is an eclectic mix of old and new. In the center you will find a lively place, full of ethnic restaurants, shops, art galleries and Victorian architecture. Of the 16 square miles around the city, suburban life is California at its best.
Only about 20 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge San Rafael is a perfect base of operations suburbs. It's out of the rat race of the big city, but close to everything a family could want: good schools, recreation, shopping and entertainment. Another feature Interestingly, San Rafael real property tends to be a little cheaper than in many other areas of Marin County. Apparently, a trend that further north you travel in Marin the property becomes more accessible. This trend can not last, however, as people discover the North County. It has a lot to her. The area is less congested and there is more open space in the city is found in most of Marin County, but San Francisco and other cities in the Bay Area are still very accessible to San Rafael.
The famous fog of San Francisco, but still under the influence of the coast, the weather in San Rafael is mild and temperate. Summers are hot enough Californians for swimming and outdoor life of love, but rarely is the heat that makes the interior of California, if uncomfortable. Under the rain of winter can be abundant, as is everywhere in northern California, but the ice and snow are unknown, but as the tule fog are in the Central Valley.
San Rafael was part of the architecture the most varied and interesting in Marin County. Probably the most recognizable and famous landmark is the Marin County Civic Center, designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Other public buildings of interest are the San Rafael Mission San Rafael Arcangel, Boyd House, home of the Society Marin History Museum and is an excellent example of Victorian Gothic, Queen Anne-style mansion and Falkirk San Vicente School of Mission Renaissance Italian.
This wealth of architecture extends to the San Rafael real estate and residential. Whatever you need, either a traditional house, a Victorian or something contemporary design is likely to find in San Rafael. Each neighborhood has a distinct flavor of the hip and modern classical elegance and minimalist style homes range in the elegant lady in Great Victoria.
For lovers of the modern house in the middle of the century, San Rafael real estate can offer interesting finding housing opportunities. In fact, San Rafael is the largest group of households by mid-century modern in Marin County. Most of the houses built by Joseph Eichler Homes and Business Alliance during the 1950s and 60 are still standing, and today, homeowners are rediscovering these ranch-style homes that have been at the forefront interior design 50 years ago.
Beautiful surroundings that housing, mild weather and proximity to all amenities of city life combined with an architecture interesting and relatively affordable real estate in San Rafael real interesting market at the moment. With the market leans toward the benefit of a buyer, you can be a good time to take a look at what is available in this very special part of California.
About the Author
Renee Adelmann is a realtor who helps buyers and sellers of
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