A rare opportunity to reimagine a legacy estate. Set on a commanding 1.3 acre parcel in San Rafael's exclusive Country Club neighborhood, this 5BD/3BA, 4,510 sq. ft. estate, built in 1980, frames an ever-changing canvas of water, bridges, rolling hills, and city lights stretching from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and East Bay skyline to the iconic Bay Bridge and its sparkling Bay Lights display. Designed with California contemporary architecture, the tri-level floor plan features vaulted ceilings, multiple skylights, a dramatic terracotta-tiled foyer, hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, spacious living and family rooms, a formal dining room, multiple view decks with new fire-rated TimberTech Vintage Collection decking, and bedrooms & full bath on each level. The private primary suite offers a fireplace, private view deck, walk-in closet, soaking tub, and separate shower. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, deck access, and a large unfinished storage room with potential for future customization. Outdoor features include a gated entry, several usable level areas for recreation or expanded outdoor living, a brick patio overlooking the bay, and parking for six or more vehicles. Additional improvements include a roof approximately 10-12 years old and recent conversion from septic to public sewer. Surrounded by multi-million-dollar estates and offering convenient access via Summit Road, just minutes from downtown San Rafael. With exceptional views, privacy, and strong bones, this property presents an outstanding opportunity to modernize and personalize an estate-quality home in one of Marin's most desirable neighborhoods.
Active
$2,400,000
260 Highland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
5beds
4,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
1.36 Acres Lot
$2,331,400 Zestimate®
$532/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Exceptional viewsPrivate primary suiteCalifornia contemporary architectureTri-level floor planGated entryDramatic terracotta-tiled foyerFormal dining room
- 33 days |
- 1,394 |
- 63 |
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Listed by:
Kristen Palmer DRE #01400854 415-254-2515,
Compass 415-805-2900,
John Brannan DRE #00855398 415-505-0634,
Compass
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326045487
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Lower,Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
- Level: Lower,Main
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room, View
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Cabinet, Tile Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, View
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Other
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,510
- Total interior livable area: 4,510 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Inside Entrance, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Gentle Down, Level, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridge(s), City Lights, Hills, Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Size: 1.36 Acres
- Features: Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 01602164
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Country Club
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $532/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,208,430
- Annual tax amount: $15,412
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
Estimated market value
$2,331,400
$2.21M - $2.45M
$7,744/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000$532/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,412 +2.1% | $1,208,430 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,099 +1.2% | $1,184,740 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,914 +6.3% | $1,161,512 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,030 +1.7% | $1,138,738 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,799 +3.9% | $1,116,411 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,282 +2.1% | $1,104,968 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,010 +1% | $1,083,307 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,878 +4.3% | $1,062,070 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,348 +3.2% | $1,041,249 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,962 +4.6% | $1,020,836 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,433 +4% | $1,005,502 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,988 | $985,809 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $981,358 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $962,119 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $943,258 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $936,212 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $938,437 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $920,038 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $902,002 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $884,322 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $866,983 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $849,984 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $834,408 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $818,053 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $802,015 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Country Club
Getting around
24 / 100
Minimal TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Rafael City Schools
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