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$3,600 / Month

176 Picnic Ave

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San Rafael, CA 94901

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3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,650 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal

About This Property

This property is available. Please inquire on this site to schedule a showing. If you'd rather not live in a cookie-cutter apartment complex out in the boondocks, you should come see this beautiful 1920's home in a great location in central San Rafael. Quiet residential street in Picnic Valley at the edge of Gerstle Park, 10 mins. walk to the heart of downtown, with 4th St. shops, restaurants, etc.; 7 mins. walk to Safeway or the SR Transit Center and buses to SF; 2 mins drive to 101 or 580. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, unique master bedroom loft, and beautiful two-place home office with views of the hills. Back deck off the kitchen and large, flat backyard. Many beautiful and unusual details, including claw-foot iron tub and several stained-glass window panes. Included utilities: Water, garbage, shared washer/dryer usage. Available immediately. Security Deposit equal to 1 months rent. pet negotiable with additional $500 deposit. 1 off-street parking spot included, plenty of street parking available.

176 Picnic Ave is a house located in Marin County and the 94901 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Rafael City Elementary School District attendance zone.

House Features

  • Heating
  • Laundry Facilities
Location
176 Picnic Ave, San Rafael,
CA 94901
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Under 30 minutes

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City - San Rafael

San Rafael sits at the heart of Marin County, serving as the county seat with a downtown scene that balances big-city energy with a distinctly laid-back Northern California pace. The streets surrounding Fourth Street are lined with local shops, eateries, and galleries, making it easy to run errands, grab coffee, or spend a slow afternoon without ever getting in your car. City parks are plentiful, and the coastal preserves and vast national forests to the north put serious outdoor adventures well within reach.

The arts carry real weight here. Bay Area native George Lucas made San Rafael the home of Industrial Light & Magic, cementing the city's creative identity. The Smith Rafael Film Center screens an eclectic lineup of classic and contemporary films inside a stunning downtown Art Deco theater that's been a cultural anchor for decades. The monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk draws a lively local crowd to galleries and studios throughout the area.

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Amenities
  • Heating
  • Laundry Facilities
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Dominican Univ. of Ca
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Contra Costa College
Drive: 25 min 14.5 mi
UC San Francisco, Mount Zion
Drive: 27 min 16.0 mi
University of San Francisco
Drive: 29 min 16.3 mi
176 Picnic Ave is within 6 minutes or 1.8 miles from Dominican Univ. of Ca. It is also near Contra Costa College and UC San Francisco, Mount Zion.
Schools
Short Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
91 Students
Nearby
Laurel Dell Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
287 Students
Attendance Zone
James B. Davidson Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,052 Students
Attendance Zone
Terra Linda High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,248 Students
Attendance Zone
San Rafael High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,332 Students
Attendance Zone
Marin Montessori School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
273 Students
Nearby
Anova Center For Education, Site 3
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Anova Center For Education San Rafael
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
42 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Rafael include Richmond Station, located 11.7 miles from 176 Picnic Ave. 176 Picnic Ave is near San Francisco International, located 30.9 miles or 51 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 31.5 miles or 44 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Richmond Station
Drive: 19 min 11.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Smart San Rafael
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Smart Larkspur
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Smart Marin Civic Center
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Smart Novato Hamilton
Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Richmond
Drive: 19 min 11.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Francisco International
 Drive: 51 min 30.9 mi
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 44 min 31.5 mi

Walkability Near 176 Picnic Ave San Rafael, CA 94901

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 176 Picnic Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Brett Harte Center
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Shamrock Center
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Marin Home Center
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
176 Picnic Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
WildCare
 Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Hal Brown Park at Creekside
 Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
Baltimore Canyon Open Space
 Drive: 16 min 4.8 mi
China Camp State Park
 Drive: 15 min 6.2 mi
Ring Mountain Preserve
 Drive: 15 min 6.6 mi
176 Picnic Ave has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including WildCare, Hal Brown Park at Creekside, and Baltimore Canyon Open Space.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MarinHealth Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 2.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Novato Community Hospital
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
176 Picnic Ave has 3 hospitals within 10.6 miles, the nearest is MarinHealth Medical Center which is 2.4 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Armory West Contra Costa
Drive: 24 min 14.7 mi
East Fort Miley
Drive: 29 min 15.8 mi
West Fort Miley
Drive: 30 min 16.2 mi
176 Picnic Ave has 3 military bases within 16.2 miles, the nearest is Armory West Contra Costa which is 14.7 miles away and a 24 minute drive.

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