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3 Beds
3 Baths
1,881 sqft

$1,175,000

79 Billou Street , San Rafael CA, 94901

Price per sqft$624.67
Built in1947
Property size1,881 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Jun 17, 2026

Updated 26h ago

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 three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-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 one-bedroom, one-bath ADU 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, cafés, 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.

$7,817/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,175,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
326052239
Available since
June 17, 2026

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Fireplace
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.14 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$4,433
Tax Frequency
Annually

 Courtesy of John Zeiter | Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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