Private Family Compound, Resort-Inspired Living. A Rare Marin Offering! Set on approximately one-half acre in the hillsides of San Rafael's Bret Harte neighborhood, this thoughtfully reimagined property offers a combination of space, privacy, and flexibility rarely found in Marin County. With more than 3,800 square feet of living space, resort-style grounds, and a layout designed to evolve with changing lifestyles, this is a home built for gathering, entertaining, and living well. At its heart is an expansive open-concept great room where the living, dining, kitchen, and breakfast areas come together in one impressive space. Three bedrooms and three full baths occupy the main level, while the lower level functions almost as a home within the home, offering two substantial living areas, a full bath, and direct access to the pool and gardensideal for multi-generational living, guests, recreation, or work-from-home flexibility. A distinctive speakeasy-inspired lounge creates the perfect setting for movie nights, game days, wine tastings, or intimate gatherings with friends. A detached pool house/cabana with full bath expands the possibilities even further. Outside, a solar-heated pool anchors the private grounds, surrounded by mature landscaping, hillside views, city lights, and approximately 20,500 square feet of mostly usable land. Fully irrigated and designed for year-round enjoyment, the property offers an uncommon blend of indoor-outdoor living, privacy, and convenience. Additional highlights include parking for up to eight vehicles, including a two-car garage, and convenient access to Highway 101, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal. A rare opportunity to enjoy the feeling of a private retreat while remaining close to the best of Marin and San Francisco.
Active under contract
$2,075,000
23 Blossom Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
5beds
3,165sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.47 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$656/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solar-heated poolMature landscapingResort-style groundsHillside viewsDistinctive speakeasy-inspired loungeExpansive open-concept great room
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Cheryl Spence DRE #01190382 415-706-2445,
Jupiter Real Estate Group 415-706-2445
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326054497
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Quarters, Media Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ground Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower,Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
- Level: Lower,Main
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo, Skylight(s)
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Deck Attached, Great Room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, MultiZone, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,165
- Total interior livable area: 3,165 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Inside Entrance, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Solar Heat
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Greenbelt, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House
- Parcel number: 01322213
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bret Harte Terrace
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $656/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,520,753
- Annual tax amount: $21,034
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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$7,753/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $2,075,000$656/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #326054497 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,075,000+68.7%$656/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #326054497 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2012 | Sold | $1,230,000-8.2%$389/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2012 | Pending sale | $1,340,000$423/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International, Inc. #21216117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,340,000+7.2%$423/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International, Inc. #21216117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2004 | Sold | $1,250,000$395/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,034 +4.5% | $1,520,753 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,127 +1.5% | $1,490,941 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,826 +6% | $1,461,708 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,704 +1.6% | $1,433,056 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,403 +0.8% | $1,404,960 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,250 +3.9% | $1,390,559 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,569 +1% | $1,363,303 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,398 +4.1% | $1,336,578 +2% |
| 2017 | $16,716 +3.4% | $1,310,371 +2% |
| 2016 | $16,174 +4.7% | $1,284,683 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,451 +4.1% | $1,265,393 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,836 | $1,240,606 +0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,230,000 +7.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,147,372 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,207,761 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,207,761 -5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,271,328 -3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,322,679 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,296,754 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,271,328 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,246,400 +255.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $350,328 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $343,908 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $337,167 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $330,556 |
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Neighborhood: Bret Harte
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- 8/10Laurel Dell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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