Set behind a private gated drive on approximately 1.12 acres in San Rafael's coveted Dominican neighborhood, 176 Highland Avenue is a striking contemporary residence offering exceptional privacy, expansive grounds, and sweeping Mount Tamalpais views. The home offers approximately 5,900 square feet of living space designed for modern indoor-outdoor living, with six bedrooms or five bedrooms plus an office, five full baths, and one half bath. The upper level includes a private in-law suite offering excellent flexibility for extended family or guests. A spacious motor court provides parking for four cars in addition to the attached two-car garage, while the beautifully landscaped grounds feature a lawn, mature garden with year-round fruit trees, vegetable garden, a sports court, and a solar-heated pool positioned to capture full sun and the surrounding natural beauty. Expansive windows, balconies, and terraces create a seamless connection to the outdoors throughout the home. Located just minutes from Dominican University, downtown San Rafael, and miles of nearby hiking and biking trails, this exceptional property offers contemporary design, privacy, and a premier Marin County setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$619Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bill Bullock Lydia Sarkissian•DRE #00837358• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-517-7720 (agent)
•b.bullock@ggsir.com (agent)
Listed by Magdalena Sarkissian•DRE #02028978• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-847-7913 (agent)
•m.sarkissian@ggsir.com (agent)
Bought with Darlene Hanley•DRE #00945576• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $9,928 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 176 Highland Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326020773
Jun 15, 2026
Sold
$3,650,000
$619/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Pending
—
May 5, 2026
Price Changed
$3,750,000
$636/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$3,995,000
$677/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2005
Sold
$1,995,000
$338/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1998
Sold
$720,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,791 (+2.2%)
$813,746 + $1,033,259
$1,847,005
2025
$25,247 (+5.8%)
$813,746 + $1,033,259
$1,847,005
2024
$23,860 (+1.4%)
$797,792 + $1,013,002
$1,810,794
2023
$23,520 (+6.0%)
$782,153 + $993,144
$1,775,297
2022
$22,181 (+1.7%)
$766,817 + $973,671
$1,740,488
2021
$21,820 (+0.8%)
$751,783 + $954,582
$1,706,365
2020
$21,652 (+5.0%)
$737,048 + $935,871
$1,672,919
2019
$20,629 (+1.0%)
$729,495 + $926,281
$1,655,776
2018
$20,432 (+4.1%)
$715,191 + $908,118
$1,623,309
2017
$19,624 (+3.3%)
$687,419 + $872,856
$1,560,275
2016
$18,992 (+4.7%)
$687,419 + $872,856
$1,560,275
2015
$18,142 (+4.1%)
$673,941 + $855,741
$1,529,682
2014
$17,427 (−0.2%)
$650,816 + $826,378
$1,477,194
2013
$17,466 (+3.7%)
$650,816 + $826,378
$1,477,194
2012
$16,847 (+1.7%)
$647,875 + $822,644
$1,470,519
2011
$16,559 (+1.1%)
$635,176 + $806,520
$1,441,696
2010
$16,386 (+0.6%)
$622,724 + $790,709
$1,413,433
2009
$16,295 (+3.9%)
$618,073 + $784,802
$1,402,875
2008
$15,688
$619,543 + $786,669
$1,406,212
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.12 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
5,934
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
015-231-11
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R1A
H
Single-Family Residential District
The single-family residential districts provide opportunities for low-density, detached single-family residential development. Development densities are based on existing development patterns in the area and environmental site constraints. In hillside areas, development shall conform to the hillside development standards and review procedures established in Chapter 14.12, Hillside Development Overlay District.; Single-family residential districts include hillside resource residential land use categories with minimum densities of 2 or more acres for minimum lot sizes; hillside residential and residential estate categories with densities from 20,000 sq ft to 2 acre lot minimums; and low-density residential land use categories with densities ranging from 5,000 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft lot minimums.
Zone overlays
Hillside Development Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Mar 2, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 17, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a gas water heater with a similar unit.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Family Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Kitchen Features: Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s)
Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Skylight(s)
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, On Lot, Pool Cover, Solar Heat
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 48,900
Lot Size Acres: 1.1226
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Misc, Private
Power Production Information
Type: None
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Solar
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,934
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Marin County
APN: 015-231-11
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Coleman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 85° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94901
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in San Rafael. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$3.98M – $4.82M
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