Timeless 1950s home in coveted Gerstle Park! Approx 1,692 sqft on a 4,500 sqft lot, offering 2BR/1BA on the main level plus a flexible lower level w/family room, wet bar & kitchenette, bonus BA & separate exterior entrance. Fresh interior paint & refinished hardwood floors throughout add to the home's move-in-ready appeal. The main living level is centered on a spacious living/dining room anchored by a classic brick fireplace & a broad wall of windows that fills the home w/natural light & opens to the rear deck. Bright galley kitchen offers generous cabinetry, a large skylight & breakfast area, w/ great bones for a future update. 2 comfortable BRs & a well-preserved original tiled bath offer a great palette for updates too. The lower level, w/its own fireplace, kitchenette bar & bonus BA, is ideal for a media rm, guest suite, home office, or possible in-law conversion (buyer to verify permits/use). Expansive rear deck & private backyard w/ mature trees create the ultimate indoor-outdoor Marin lifestyle for entertaining & relaxing. Attached 2-car garage w/laundry & workshop space. Just minutes to downtown San Rafael, schools, parks, shops, restaurants, cafes, the SMART Train & Hwy 101. A rare entry-level opportunity in one of San Rafael's most sought-after neighborhoods, offering character, flexibility & long-term potential all in one!