820 Mission Avenue, Unit 4San Rafael, CA 94901Price: $650,000

This sleek, single-level end-unit condo offers the privacy and light you'd expect from a detached home; natural light pours in from multiple directions. Step outside to your private ~300 sq ft deck, one of the largest outdoor spaces you'll find in any downtown condo, perfect for morning coffee, alfresco dinners, or simply unwinding with a glass of wine as the sun sets. Inside, the open great room flows seamlessly from a well-appointed kitchen through living and dining areas straight out to that deck, making the whole space feel larger than its 1,122 sq ft. Recent upgrades mean you move in and enjoy newer kitchen appliances, designer lighting, a custom fireplace screen, and a smart thermostat. Part of an exclusive 13-unit community, the amenities punch well above their weight: solar-heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and clubhouse, all maintained through your HOA (which also covers elevator, exterior maintenance, building insurance, and water / sewer / trash). Two assigned underground parking spaces, in-unit washer / dryer, and two storage units round out the practicalities. And the location? Walk Score 97. Sol Food, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and the SMART rail station are all within easy reach, with Hwy 101 access for SF, the East Bay, or Wine Country whenever you need it.