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Civic Center living
Homes in Marin County Civic Center are close to the seat of government in Marin, along with nearby retail centers like Northgate Mall. “Young professionals who want to be close to the road live there,” says Eli Kuo, a Realtor with Keller Williams who has been selling Bay Area real estate since 2004. “People who want to be out and about.” The area It’s also a cultural center thanks to the Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium. The main residential area here is Marin Lagoon, a planned community centered around a small lagoon.
The Marin Civic Center neighborhood surrounds the iconic public building.
Hillside homes with great views are common in Marin Civic Center.
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San Rafael City Schools
The area is served by San Rafael City Schools, which has an A-minus rating and is the No. 2 school district in Marin County according in Niche. Coleman Elementary and James B. Davidson Middle Schools both have B-minus ratings on Niche. San Rafael High School has a 33-acre campus, a large gym complex, and multipurpose fields for tennis and football.
Coleman Elementary is one of many excellent schools available to residents of San Rafael.
San Rafael High School near San Rafael is another excellent school with a massive campus.
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Lounging by the lagoon
Lagoon Park is within walking distance of most Civic Center single-family homes. “People in that area, they like to go outdoors and enjoy sunny weather.,” says Kuo. “You see a lot of people go jogging out there.” The park is popular for a couple of reasons – first is the water. The lagoon is open for fishing and is home to a variety of duck, geese and bird species. There are also walking paths that wrap around the lagoon and wind throughout the park, and leashed dogs are welcome. There is also a space for pétanque, which is a French style of outdoor bowling, and a fenced-in dog park. For more in-depth outdoor experiences, people can head to China Camp State Park, which is less than five miles away.
Watch the North Bay Remote Control Sailing Club race regularly at Lagoon Park.
Visit China Camp State Park for a great bicycle ride.
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Well-designed event centers
The Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium is the area’s cultural hub. The auditorium, and the Marin County Civic Center, were designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The building itself is a cultural touchstone, and it hosts art exhibitions and traveling performers. In the parking lot, people come to experience the Marin County Fair every July, and the Marin County Farmers’ Market every Thursday. The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center is located on the other side of Lagoon Park and offers a variety of recreational activities for members.
The iconic Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium is located in Marin Civic Center.
Covered tables are available to enjoy a meal at Marin Farmer's Market.
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Northgate Mall
Northgate Mall is the main place people in the area go for shopping. This indoor shopping mall is home to around 40 chain retail stores and fast-casual restaurants, along with a movie theater. There are other restaurants in the immediate area around the mall, like Black Bear Diner San Rafael, a casual American dining spot serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Enjoy a movie at Northgate Mall in Marin Civic Center.
The Black Bear Diner is a Marin Civic Center local hotspot.
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Homes by the lagoon
Marin Lagoon is the neighborhood’s residential area. It has single-family homes and condominiums. Marin Lagoon is named for the lagoon in the center of the neighborhood. There is also a clubhouse and pool for neighborhood residents to use. Single-family home prices in Marin Lagoon range from $1 to $1.5 million, and condos range from $500,000 to $950,000.
Marin Civic Center offers homes and condos at Marin Lagoon.
Marin Civic Center offers large modern condos at Marin Lagoon.
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Getting around Marin Civic Center
Route 101 provides access to the surrounding area and a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) station, which runs under route 101 and provides access all the way up to Sonoma County, which is about 40 miles away.
Hop on the SMART at Marin Civic Center and head to the San Francisco Ferry or the Airport.
Marin Civic Center commuters have quick access to highway 101.
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Parks in this Area
National Geographic Kids Play Area
Castro Park
Lagoon Park
Los Ranchitos Park
China Camp State Park
Camping
Trails
Hiking
San Pedro Mountain Preserve
Pueblo Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
53 min drive
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N San Pedro Rd Bus Pad
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Marin Civic Center-Judge Haley Dr & Civic Ctr Dr
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Merrydale Rd & N San Pedro Rd
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Civic Center Dr & N San Pedro Rd
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Civic Center Dr & Mcinnis Pkwy (Civic Center Smart)
Marin Civic Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marin Civic Center, San Rafael sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Marin Civic Center, San Rafael over the last 12 months is $488,000, up 228% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,488
Median Age
48
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,654
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,938
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
38.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.6%
% Population in Labor Force
59.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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