Highlands of Marin
1001 Cresta Way,
San Rafael, CA 94903
$2,515 - $4,740
1-3 Beds
Merrydale Apartments
238 Merrydale Rd,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
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Merrydale Apartments
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Merrydale 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.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Disposal
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
238 Merrydale Rd,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
Situated just north of San Rafael along Highway 101 sits Civic Center, a quiet neighborhood surrounded by mountain views with a vibrant park at its center. This community offers residents plenty of amenities and attractions just a seven-minute drive away from the heart of San Rafael. Northgate shopping mall houses plenty of retail therapy options, while several restaurants – both chain and local – can be found along North San Pedro Road.
Lagoon Park is the area’s biggest draw. Residents love the green space for its walking trails and duck pond that make it easy to get out and enjoy the climate of the area. To the west lies a number of state parks and preserves, and San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area is just a 30-minute drive south.
Learn more about living in Civic Center
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Civic Center | San Rafael, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,507 | $1,837 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,049 | $2,209 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,794 | $2,816 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,363 | $3,382 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 17.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 18.3 mi |
Merrydale 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 & Middle School
Grades K-8
748 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
91 Students
Nearby
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
1,332 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,248 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
177 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
156 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
76 Students
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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Walkability Near Merrydale 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
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
63
/ 100
Traffic
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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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238 Merrydale Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903