Neighborhood Guide
San Rafael
Curving hillside roads on the west side of the Arroyo Seco.
West of the arroyo and reached by the Colorado Street and La Loma bridges, San Rafael is defined by hillside topography, large lots and a quiet street network with limited through traffic.
About the neighborhood
Roads climb and curve with the terrain, and lots are larger than in the city's flat grid neighborhoods. Access runs primarily through the arroyo bridges.
Architecture + homes
A wide spread of periods, with mid-century and contemporary custom houses taking advantage of slope and view alongside 1920s Mediterranean Revival.
Real estate in San Rafael
San Rafael housing is characterized by single-family homes, large-lot hillside properties. For city-wide market context and architecture background, see the real estate section.
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