$1,175,000
1,881
SQ FT
$625
SQ/FT
79 Billou Street
@ Bret Ave - San Rafael
- 3 Bed
- 3 (2/1) Bath
- 0 Park
- 1,881 sqft
- San Rafael
-
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.
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Current Status
- Active
- Original Price
- $1,175,000
- List Price
- $1,175,000
- On Market Date
- Jun 17, 2026
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Area
- San Rafael
- Zip Code
- 94901
- MLS ID
- 326052239
- APN
- 013-152-07
- Year Built
- 1947
- Stories in Building
- Unavailable
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Data Source
- BAREIS
- Origin MLS System
Anova Center For Education San Rafael
Private 1-12 Coed
Students: 42 Distance: 0.3mi
Anova Center For Education, Site 3
Private K-12
Students: 52 Distance: 0.3mi
Laurel Dell Elementary School
Public K-5 Elementary
Students: 183 Distance: 0.4mi
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 Middle
Students: 1204 Distance: 0.5mi
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 Secondary
Students: 1333 Distance: 0.7mi
Madrone High Continuation School
Public 9-12 Continuation
Students: 62 Distance: 0.8mi
- Bed
- 3
- Bath
- 3 (2/1)
- Parking
- 0
- No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
- SQ FT
- 1,881
- SQ FT Source
- Assessor Auto-Fill
- Lot SQ FT
- 5,998.0
- Lot Acres
- 0.1377 Acres
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Area, Island, Stone Counter
- Cooling
- None
- Living Room
- Great Room
- Flooring
- Simulated Wood, Tile
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Fire Place
- Brick, Living Room, Wood Stove
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Wall Furnace
- Laundry
- Dryer Included, Washer Included
- Main Level
- Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Basement
- None
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Fee
- $0
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