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.
Listing Provided Courtesy of John Zeiter Jr at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
Property Details
Price:
$1,175,000
MLS #:
326052239
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Bret Hart
Neighborhood:
sanrafael
Finished Sq Ft:
1,881
Lot Size:
5,998 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1947
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Simulated Wood, Tile
Heating
Fireplace Insert, Wall Furnace
Laundry Features
Dryer Included, Washer Included
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Direction Faces
East
Fencing
Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
Lot Features
Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Low Maintenance
Open Parking Spaces
3
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Parking Features
No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
Patio And Porch Features
Uncovered Deck
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Stories
1
Window Features
Double Pane Windows
Financial
Map
Community
- Address79 Billou Street San Rafael CA
- SubdivisionBret Hart
- CitySan Rafael
- CountyMarin
- Zip Code94901
Subdivisions in San Rafael
- Bay Point Lagoons
- Bayside Acres
- Bret Hart
- Captains Cove
- Gallinas Village 06
- Glenwood
- Green Oaks
- Loch Lomond
- Marin Lagoon
- Marinwood
- Quail Hill Townhomes
- Roundtree
- Sabriski Cove
- Santa Venetia
- Smith Ranch Homes
- Spinnaker Point
- The Manor
- The Meadows of Terra Linda
- The Strand at Loch Lomond Marina
- Upper Lucas Valley HOA
- Villa Marin
- Villa Real
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Rafael as of Aug 24, 2026
47
Single Family Listed
40
Avg DOM
776
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,050,038
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Bret Hart subdivision, 79 Billou Street San Rafael CA is a Single Family for sale in San Rafael, CA, 94901. It is listed for $1,175,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,881 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1947. The current price per square foot is $625. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Rafael is $776. The average listing price for Single Family in San Rafael is $2,050,038.
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79 Billou Street
San Rafael, CA


