One of San Rafael's most recognizable properties located at the entry to the Sun Valley & Forbes neighborhoods at the corner of Fifth & H Approx. 2,736 of living area plus full basement (approx 1559 sq. ft. ) on 10k+ sq. ft. fully fenced corner lot. The owner has meticulously maintained this property over his 20+ yrs of ownership to preserve the original character, charm & tradition while making some important structural, plumbing, electrical, sewer lateral upgrades. The home is currently configured as a naturally flowing duplex, with only the upstairs occupied currently. The orignal interior staircase still connects the 2 units while offering add'l private entrances for each unit. Features include original hardwood floors, two fireplaces, pocket doors, formal entryway, alcoves, built-in cabinets. On-site private well supplies all the water to modern irrigation system. Detached 2-car garage plus add'l 3+ park spaces. Truly one of a kind opportunity to own such a unique & classic home so close to downtown
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven Crane•DRE #DRE #01243794• Morley Fredericks Real Estate
•415-847-1224 (agent)
•steve@morleyfredericks.com (agent)
•415-847-1224 (broker)
Bought with Melissa Crawford•DRE #DRE #01224441• Compass
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,044 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,736
Year built
1906
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Marin County
APN
010-185-17
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
DR
Duplex Residential District
The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 sq ft per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Jul 19, 2021 • Final
Encroachment online
Remove and replace damaged sidewalk, curb, and gutter.
Grading
May 10, 2017 • Final
Encroachment
Replace a sewer line.
Plumbing
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