79 Billou St, San Rafael, CA 94901

$1,175,000
1,881
SqFt

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List Price
$1,175,000
Status
ACTIVE
Days on Market
7
MLS#
326075533
Subtype
Residential Income
Style
Ranch
Year Built
1947
Living Area
1,881
Lot Size
5,998
Acres
0.14
Neighborhood
San Rafael
MLS Area Major
San Rafael

Property Description

Located in San Rafael's highly desirable Bret Harte neighborhood, this updated single-level ranch home offers an ideal blend of Marin County lifestyle, flexible living space, and income potential. The property features a stylish 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath main residence with hardwood floors throughout, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, granite countertops with a center island. A standout feature is the attached legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath legal unit with a private entrance, full kitchen, and dedicated parking, offering an excellent opportunity for rental income, a home office set up, or visiting guests. The sun-filled property includes a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant yard with mature fruit trees, expansive outdoor entertaining spaces, and a detached structure with potential for a private workspace, gym, or creative studio. Enjoy the convenience of a peaceful residential setting just minutes from downtown San Rafael's vibrant restaurants, cafes, and shops, with quick access to Highway 101 for an easy commute to San Francisco. Combining modern functionality, outdoor living, and investment flexibility, this Bret Harte property delivers the lifestyle many buyers are seeking in Marin.

Additional Information

Property Description
Ranch
Flooring
Simulated Wood, Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, LP Gas Water Heater
Heating
Fireplace, Wall Furnace
Air Conditioning
None
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Parking Features
Side By Side, Uncovered
View
Mountain(s)

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Listing courtesy of John Zeiter Jr from Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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