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    79 Billou Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

    3beds
    1,881sqft
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    $7,679/mo
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    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
    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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    Listed by:

    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#: 326052239MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

      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

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/17/2026Listed for sale$1,175,000-12.3%$625/sqft
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        8/18/2023Listing removed--
        Source: SFAR #322078257 Report a problem
        6/16/2023Price change$1,339,100+7.2%$712/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #323005743 Report a problem
        2/3/2023Listed for sale$1,249,000-0.1%$664/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #323005743 Report a problem
        11/25/2022Listing removed--
        Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
        10/1/2022Price change$1,249,999-6.7%$665/sqft
        Source: SFAR #322078257 Report a problem
        8/20/2022Listed for sale$1,339,100+0%$712/sqft
        Source: SFAR #322078242 Report a problem
        8/18/2022Listing removed--
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        7/30/2022Listed for sale$1,339,000-2.6%$712/sqft
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        7/30/2022Listing removed--
        Source: MetroList Services of CA #322053666 Report a problem
        6/22/2022Price change$1,375,000-1.7%$731/sqft
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        6/16/2022Listed for sale$1,398,998+21.7%$744/sqft
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        10/21/2021Listing removed--
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        9/24/2021Price change$4,500-4.3%$2/sqft
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        9/21/2021Listed for rent$4,700+25.3%$2/sqft
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        8/17/2021Listing removed--
        Source: MetroList Services of CA Report a problem
        7/28/2021Listed for sale$1,149,950$611/sqft
        Source: REX Real Estate Report a problem
        10/7/2020Listing removed$3,750$2/sqft
        Source: Foundation Homes Property Mgmt #22021692 Report a problem
        9/30/2020Price change$3,750-25%$2/sqft
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        8/18/2020Listed for rent$5,000+38.9%$3/sqft
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        6/21/2019Listing removed$3,600$2/sqft
        Source: Leading Edge Properties, Inc #21909182 Report a problem
        6/8/2019Listed for rent$3,600$2/sqft
        Source: Leading Edge Properties, Inc #21909182 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bret Harte

        Getting around

        76 / 100
        Very Walkable
        38 / 100
        Some Transit
        64 / 100
        Bikeable

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