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 3-bedroom, 1.5-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 1-bedroom, 1-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, cafes, 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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$1,175,000
79 Billou Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
1,881sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$625/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature fruit treesSun-filled propertyHardwood floors throughoutDetached structureUpdated single-level ranch homeRecessed lightingExpansive outdoor entertaining spaces
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John Zeiter DRE #01325942 415-720-1515,
Golden Gate Sotheby's 415-461-7200,
Chad Dagit DRE #02047956 415-606-3233,
Golden Gate Sotheby's Internat
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326052239
Originating MLS: Marin County
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Converted Garage, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Great Room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Simulated Wood, Tile
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,881
- Total interior livable area: 1,881 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: No Garage, Open, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Low Maintenance
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 01315207
- Special conditions: Offer As Is,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bret Hart
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $625/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $125,650
- Annual tax amount: $4,433
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000-12.3%$625/sqft |
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| 8/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/16/2023 | Price change | $1,339,100+7.2%$712/sqft |
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| 2/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000-0.1%$664/sqft |
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| 11/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/1/2022 | Price change | $1,249,999-6.7%$665/sqft |
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| 8/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,339,100+0%$712/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,339,000-2.6%$712/sqft |
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| 7/30/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/22/2022 | Price change | $1,375,000-1.7%$731/sqft |
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| 6/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,398,998+21.7%$744/sqft |
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| 10/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/24/2021 | Price change | $4,500-4.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,700+25.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,149,950$611/sqft |
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| 10/7/2020 | Listing removed | $3,750$2/sqft |
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| 9/30/2020 | Price change | $3,750-25%$2/sqft |
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| 8/18/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,000+38.9%$3/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Listing removed | $3,600$2/sqft |
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| 6/8/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,600$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,433 +10.1% | $125,650 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,027 +6% | $123,186 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,798 -11% | $120,771 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,267 +1.4% | $118,381 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,210 | $116,060 +1% |
| 2020 | -- | $114,870 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,881 +13.9% | $112,619 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,406 +1.8% | $110,410 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,346 +4.4% | $108,246 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,204 +4.3% | $106,124 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,073 +5.5% | $104,530 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,912 | $102,482 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $102,020 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,019 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $98,058 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,326 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $97,558 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $95,645 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $93,770 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,931 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $90,129 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $88,362 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,743 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,043 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $83,376 |
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Neighborhood: Bret Harte
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Laurel Dell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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