Italian Villa dreams come to life in this private gated Los Ranchitos estate, perched on a knolltop with commanding views. A timeless Mediterranean masterpiece, the home is a celebration of light, craftsmanship, & elegance. From the dramatic entry, the living room captivates with soaring 14' ceilings, rich hardwood floors, a grand fireplace, & French doors w/arched windows above, opening to a terrace showcasing sweeping vistas from the iconic Marin Civic Center across the San Pablo Bay. The chef's kitchen is a culinary stage, where hand-crafted cherry cabinetry & granite counters complement a suite of Thermador appliances. Adjacent, the family room opens to the al fresco entertaining area, while the formal dining room offers an elegant setting with arched windows framing verdant views. The main level includes an office and 2 bedrooms w/ a Jack and Jill bath, plus powder & laundry rooms for functionality. Upstairs offers an en-suite bedroom & stunning primary retreat with vaulted 12' ceilings, gas fireplace, panoramic views and spa-bath. Outdoors, the nearly acre estate unfolds into a private resort replete with sparkling pool, cabana w/bath, fountains, terraced gardens, firepit, & flat lawn. A rare offering where romance & refinement meet California living.
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$3,330,000
48 Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
4beds
3,959sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.87 Acres Lot
$3,488,100 Zestimate®
$841/sqft
$9,183 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,488,100
$3.14M - $3.87M
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Sparkling poolGas fireplaceGrand fireplacePanoramic viewsFlat lawnPrivate resortEn-suite bedroom
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Listed by:
Lei Ann A Werner DRE #00994572 415-710-0117,
Golden Gate Sotheby's 415-464-9300
Bought with:
Alex Kiren
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Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325078584
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Jack & Jill, Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
- Level: Main,Upper
Dining room
- Features: Formal Room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room, View
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Granite Counters, Island w/Sink, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Skylight(s), View
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Range Hood, Microwave
- Laundry: Cabinets, Ground Floor, Hookups Only, Inside Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,959
- Total interior livable area: 3,959 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Uncovered Courtyard
- Pool features: Cabana, Gas Heat, Pool Sweep
- Fencing: Entry Gate,Full,Metal,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Other
- Parcel number: 17926130
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate, See Remarks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $841/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,808,947
- Annual tax amount: $46,203
- Date on market: 9/9/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $3,330,000-3.5%$841/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Pending sale | $3,450,000$871/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Contingent | $3,450,000$871/sqft |
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| 10/11/2025 | Price change | $3,450,000-4%$871/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,595,000+24%$908/sqft |
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| 3/7/2008 | Sold | $2,900,000+170.6%$733/sqft |
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| 5/26/2005 | Sold | $1,071,500+22.1%$271/sqft |
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| 1/22/2004 | Sold | $877,500+82.8%$222/sqft |
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| 6/18/1998 | Sold | $480,000$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,203 +2.6% | $3,808,947 +2% |
| 2024 | $45,045 -0.6% | $3,734,272 +2% |
| 2023 | $45,304 +3.9% | $3,661,076 +2% |
| 2022 | $43,586 +4.7% | $3,589,301 +2% |
| 2021 | $41,627 -0.6% | $3,518,947 +1% |
| 2020 | $41,870 +3% | $3,482,871 +2% |
| 2019 | $40,665 +1% | $3,414,605 +2% |
| 2018 | $40,248 +5.7% | $3,347,673 +2% |
| 2017 | $38,094 +2% | $3,282,046 +2% |
| 2016 | $37,344 +3.9% | $3,217,695 +3.4% |
| 2015 | $35,936 +16.8% | $3,111,253 +12% |
| 2014 | $30,780 | $2,777,906 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,525,370 +5% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,405,115 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,479,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,479,500 -5% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,610,000 +28.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,034,015 +58.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,283,250 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,258,094 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,233,427 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,209,243 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,187,083 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,163,816 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,140,997 |
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Neighborhood: Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos
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