40 Pleasant Ln, San Rafael, CA 94901

Perfectly nestled on a tranquil lane in San Rafael’s highly coveted Gerstle Park neighborhood, 40 Pleasant Ln is a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-full and... 2-half bathroom residence welcoming you with 1,700 square feet of bright, sophisticated living space and quintessential craftsman curb appeal. A classic white picket fence and matching gate guide you across a brick pathway to a stone-tiled front porch entry, opening into a seamless main floor defined by elegant crown molding, modern recessed lighting, and durable tile flooring. This expansive layout centers around a gourmet chef’s kitchen beautifully appointed with solid white quartz countertops, an oversized breakfast bar peninsula, premium white shaker cabinetry, and a high-end stainless steel appliance package including a gas range and French-door refrigerator. Flowing effortlessly from the kitchen, the open-concept dining and family area features wide sliding glass doors that lead out to an incredible, elevated rear wood deck framing breathtaking, panoramic treetop views of the surrounding valley and hills—providing the ultimate backdrop for morning coffee or sunset al-fresco entertaining.

What truly sets this turn-key property apart is its phenomenally flexible lower-level layout, featuring its own separate entrance and independent heating zone that makes it ideal for an au-pair suite, multi-generational living, or an expansive work-from-home headquarters. This lower-level retreat boasts a massive, plushly carpeted recreation room, an entirely separate second kitchen with its own gas range and dishwasher, an additional tiled bonus room, and a contemporary second bathroom with a clean walk-in shower. The living space extends outdoors to a private multi-zone backyard oasis where meticulously laid brick pathways weave past a spacious storage shed and surround multiple large wooden raised garden beds perfect for organic gardening. Complete with dedicated driveway parking, an in-unit stackable washer and dryer, central furnace heating, and a pet-friendly policy welcoming a dog or cat, this non-smoking bungalow offers unparalleled versatility just minutes from Davidson Middle School, local parks, and downtown San Rafael, with the tenant responsible for all independent utilities and the owner retaining the garage for storage. Read More