Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,515 - $4,740
1-3 Beds
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Casa de Rafael Apartments
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Casa de Rafael Apartments
171 Merrydale,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
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About Casa de Rafael Apartments
Visit Casa de Rafael Apartments in San Rafael, CA. This property is situated at 171 Merrydale in the Rafael Meadows Los Ranchitos area of San Rafael. The professional leasing team is ready for you to come see our property. Experience a better way of living at Casa de Rafael Apartments. Contact us or stop in to learn more about our community.
Casa de Rafael Apartments is an apartment community located in Marin County and the 94903 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Rafael City Elementary School District attendance zone.
171 Merrydale,
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.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 15.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 17.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 18.2 mi |
Casa de Rafael Apartments is within 6 minutes or 2.7 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 School
Grades K-8
748 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,052 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,248 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,332 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
156 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
177 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
76 Students
Nearby
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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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Walkability Near Casa de Rafael Apartments
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
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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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
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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?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.