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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,881 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 19 hours ago

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79 Billou Street,San Rafael, CA 94901

79 Billou StreetSan RafaelCA94901

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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.

Full Property Details for 79 Billou St

General

  • Price: $1,175,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BAREIS
  • MLS ID: 326052239
  • Updated: 6/17/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Converted Garage, Dining Room, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room, Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
  • Flooring: Simulated Wood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Closet, Ground Floor

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Great Room
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Island, Stone Counter
  • Laundry: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space

Location

  • Cross Streets: Bret Ave
  • Driving Directions: Irwin St to Bret Ave to Billou St
  • Direction Faces: East

School Information

  • School District: Marin

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Fireplace Insert, Wall Furnace

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Windows: Dual Pane Full
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,881
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built: 1947

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1377
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,998
  • Lot Description: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Low Maintenance
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Wood

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Offer As Is, Trust

Listing provided by Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, John Zeiter and Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Chad Dagit

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  • John Zeiter

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

  • Chad Dagit

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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Schools serving 79 Billou St

School Districts:San Rafael City Elementary School District, San Rafael City High School District
NameGradesDistance
Laurel Dell Elementary School
225 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
K-50.4 mi
Coleman Elementary School
800 Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
K-51.2 mi
James B. Davidson Middle School
280 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
6-80.4 mi
San Rafael High School
150 3rd Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
9-120.7 mi
Terra Linda High School
320 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
9-123.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 79 Billou St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,433
10%
$125,650
2%
2024
$4,027
6%
$123,186
2%
2023
$3,798
3%
$120,771
2%
2022
$3,695
-12%
$118,381
2%
2021
$4,210
2%
$116,060
1%
2020
$4,128
6%
$114,870
2%
2019
$3,881
14%
$112,619
2%
2018
$3,406
2%
$110,410
2%
2017
$3,346
4%
$108,246
2%
2016
$3,204
4%
$106,124
2%
2015
$3,073
6%
$104,530
2%
2014
$2,912
3%
$102,482
—
2013
$2,821
—
$102,020
—
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Listing provided by Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, John Zeiter and Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Chad Dagit

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79 Billou Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (MLS# 326052239) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 79 Billou Street is currently listed for $1,175,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 79 Billou Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Rafael? You can browse all San Rafael real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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