A rare opportunity in the Santa Venetia area of San Rafael, 140 Mabry Way comes to market for the first time in more than 50 years. Set on an expansive, level one-fifth-acre parcel, this well-maintained home offers a unique combination of immediate livability and exciting future potential. The main residence features hardwood floors throughout the main level, an oversized 4th bedroom on the second level ideal; ideal for kids or recreational use, a formal dining room, dual-pane windows, spacious fully fence backyard, expansive walk out deck from the kitchen, central heat, updated electrical panel, and a new roof installed in 2024. Updated in 2024, and move-in ready 140 Mabry Way holds ample room for expansion and offers the new owner an opportunity to personalize and reimagine the property over time. At the rear of the parcel sits a detached approximately 560-square-foot garage, an exceptional bonus space with potential for an ADU, workshop, studio, home office, or a combination of uses, subject to applicable approvals. The oversized level lot also provides parking for 10+ vehicles and plentiful room to explore additional outdoor living, gardens, recreation, or future improvements. After more than five decades with the same family, 140 Mabry Way is ready for its next chapter. Conveniently located near Santa Venetia School, the Marin County Civic Center, China Camp State Park, shopping, transportation, and the many amenities of San Rafael, this is a special property offering space, flexibility, and possibilities that are increasingly difficult to find in Marin.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,699 sq ftLot Size
$552Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven Crane•DRE #DRE #01243794• Morley Fredericks Real Estate
East San Rafael, located between Downtown San Rafael and the San Pablo Bay shoreline, is a waterfront and residential San Rafael neighborhood with marina views and a patchwork of low-slung midcentury streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 3rd Street corridor near the San Rafael Canal, where taquerias, small markets, and boatyards set a working-waterfront tone. Loch Lomond Marina serves as a local anchor for slips, chandlery errands, and bay breezes. China Camp State Park frames the edge with trails and broad marshland horizons. Housing ranges from ranch-style homes to canal-adjacent properties, with a daily rhythm shaped by shoreline light and commute routes. The setting feels distinctly Marin: salt air, open sky, and a practical, lived-in waterfront culture.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Central vacuum
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range hood, freestanding refrigerator, freestanding freezer, freestanding electric range, freestanding electric oven, dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer, inside laundry room with freezer/refrigerator space, cabinets, and electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Uncovered deck
Garden with manual and automatic sprinklers
West-facing
Home design
Two-story single-family residence
Ground-level entry
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces and a workshop
2-car carport
Driveway
8 total parking spaces, including 4 covered and 4 open
Security
Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher, and double-strapped water heater
Construction
Built in 1950
Traditional style
Stucco construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Updated and remodeled; bathroom updated 6–10 years ago