79 Billou Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

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$1,175,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

1,881

Acreage

0.14

Open Houses

Sep 20

year built

1947

Full Baths

Half Baths

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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.

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MLS number: 326052239

Listing agent: John Zeiter

Listing broker: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty (415) 461-7200

Last update: Friday, September 18 2026 at 8:32 p.m. EDT

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