$1,315,761Average Value$588Average Price per Sq Ft23Homes For Sale
Midcentury modern homes near modern convenience
Stretching from valley foothills to one of the area’s largest shopping malls alongside Highway 101, Terra Linda grew from a small dairy farm in the early 1900s to a suburb known for its midcentury modern homes about 21 miles north of San Francisco. Terra Linda, or “beautiful land” in Portuguese, is named in honor of the Portuguese immigrant family who owned the land for a few generations before the post-World War II housing boom led to new residential and commercial development.
Homes inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
Most of the community’s ranch-style homes rose between 1950 and 1970, as builders and architects were inspired to incorporate then-trendy design elements such as open beam ceilings, high windows, concrete slab foundations and cork floors. Situated within San Rafael, Terra Linda is across from the landmark Marin County Civic Center designed by American architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright, whose work influenced Joseph Eichler, a prolific California real estate developer who built hundreds of Terra Linda’s homes. For homes with three or four bedrooms, expect to pay between $1.4 million and $1.8 million.
This home sits atop a hillside overlooking Terra Linda
One can easily walk the neighborhood of Terra Linda.
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Santa Margarita Park and Terra Linda Preserve
Residents enjoy their community and its picturesque landscape by hiking or bike riding through the hills of the Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow Preserve, a more than 1,000-acre natural area filled with coyote brush, valley oak and California bay trees. The smaller Santa Margarita Park features a tennis court, playground and a picnic area large enough for two dozen people.
Marin County Fair
While Architectural Digest readers marvel at Marin County Civic Center's distinct blue roof and pink grounds, the annual fireworks show and carnival rides at the Marin County Fair next to it illuminate the night and bring joy to thousands of people in the community. Across the duck pond behind the government complex, the county fairgrounds include the 2,000-sweat Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, the smaller Showcase Theater that fits 348 people, and a children's playground.
Kaiser Permanente and Northgate Mall
Next to Vallecito sits a big local employer, the Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center. Terra Linda residents shop and see movies at the Northgate Mall, an enclosed shopping center anchored by a Macy’s, a Kohl’s and a Century Theatres multiplex. Groceries are available at the Safeway supermarket in a shopping center adjacent to the mall. Still, Scotty’s Market, in a smaller neighborhood retail center, is also a popular destination for necessities and deli sandwiches. While neighbors often run into each other at the market, The Monk’s Kettle, just a few steps away, is where they most often gather and unwind. The second location of a San Francisco establishment, it's a family-friendly neighborhood tavern that’s big on craft beer and grown-up comfort food with a menu that includes a fried chicken sandwich with celery apple slaw, shakshuka with an option to add grilled Halloumi cheese, and a roasted mackerel sandwich on a torpedo bun.
Northgate Shopping Mall caters to the Terra Linda community.
San Rafael Medical Center in Terra Linda.
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Technical courses at Terra Linda High School
There are three elementary school options in the Miller Creek School District, including Vallecito, which has an A rating on Niche. The school's official concept is that playing helps children build independent thinking and a can-do attitude. Students can go on to Miller Creek Middle School, which sits just northeast of the neighborhood and has an A Niche rating. Terra Linda High School, which gets an A-minus on Niche, is less than a mile from Vallecito Elementary. In addition to traditional academics, the high school offers career-oriented technical courses in engineering, graphic design, filmmaking and auto repair.
Bus stops and I-580
The Marin County Transit District operates local buses. From Terra Linda, drivers can take U.S. Route 101 -- either 35 miles north to Santa Rosa or 21 miles south to San Francisco. Another option, before reaching the Golden City, is to veer east on Interstate 580 and cross the San Francisco Bay toward Oakland and Fremont.
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Terra Linda-Sleepy Hollow Divide Northern Preserve
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Airport
San Francisco International
56 min drive
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Las Gallinas Av & Las Colindas Rd
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Las Gallinas Av & Holly Dr
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Terra Linda Bus Pad
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Manuel T Freitas Pkwy & Las Gallinas Av
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Las Gallinas Ave & Northgate Mall
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Manuel T Freitas Pkwy & Montecillo Rd
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Manuel T Freitas Pkwy & Del Ganado Rd
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.815 Reviews
3.0Niche User
3/19/2015Niche Review
Its okay. Some jobs are bad.
4.0Niche User
1/27/2016Niche Review
The people in this area are very kind and friendly. Everywhere you turn, there is a smiling face and someone to greet you. Although the land area is spread out, everyone seems to know one another which makes it seem like a small town community. People are generally helpful. There is a good mix of young families and elderly couples which adds to the value of the community.
4.0Niche User
1/12/2016Niche Review
People are healthy and concerned about their environmental footprints. It is expensive to live here but the hiking and beauty are worth it.
4.0Niche User
1/12/2016Niche Review
It is mostly pet friendly as you will see lots of dogs on the fire roads throughout the hills. There are lots of like-minded people and community events to attend to share with others.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Terra Linda
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Terra Linda Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Terra Linda, San Rafael sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Terra Linda, San Rafael over the last 12 months is $1,034,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to Nova at Terra Linda – where comfort, convenience, and modern living come together in Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA. Step outside and explore a vibrant neighborhood filled with popular restaurants, local shops, scenic parks, and endless entertainment. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful walk through nearby Freitas Park or running errands at Safeway and Northgate Shopping Center, everything
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Property Id: 555522Vineyards Edge125 Nova Albion WaySan Rafael, Ca. 94903Available 12/15/2025This is a special unit. Corner with wrap no one above or below unit1 BDRM1 BA725 sqftWe have a beautiful unit and now taking applications.Location location locationNorthgate mallSafeway shopping
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