Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,480 - $3,939
1-3 Beds
Alterra
155 Nova Albion Way,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 1.5 ba
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Square Feet
821 - 864 sq ft
Alterra
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This beautiful and quaint community will give you the location you desire and the lifestyle you deserve! Enjoy a lushly landscaped courtyard, heated pool, clubhouse, and upgraded laundry area. We are ideally located within walking distance to the Northgate Mall, Dixie Schools, and Kaiser. We are also conveniently located next to Highway 101. Professionally managed by PFI incorporated.
Highlights
- Pool
- Deck
- Balcony
- Views
About Alterra
This beautiful and quaint community will give you the location you desire and the lifestyle you deserve! Enjoy a lushly landscaped courtyard, heated pool, clubhouse, and upgraded laundry area. We are ideally located within walking distance to the Northgate Mall, Dixie Schools, and Kaiser. We are also conveniently located next to Highway 101. Professionally managed by PFI incorporated.
Alterra is an apartment community located in Marin County and the 94903 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dixie Elementary School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Clubhouse
- Pool
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Disposal
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Views
- Balcony
- Deck
155 Nova Albion Way,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
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.
Learn more about living in San Rafael
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Terra Linda | San Rafael, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,027 | $1,835 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,403 | $2,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,128 | $2,825 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,065 | $3,298 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 17.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 19.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 25.6 mi |
Alterra is within 8 minutes or 4.1 miles from Dominican Univ. of Ca. It is also near Contra Costa College and UC San Francisco, Mount Zion.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
91 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
215 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
408 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
620 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,248 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,332 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
392 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
156 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
74
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
CalmBusinesses
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
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155 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903