Rare opportunity in the coveted Forbes area. Not on the market for over fifty years, this vintage,circa 1878, home offers the character and charm of yesteryear and a desirable location on the flats close to downtown San Rafael with its restaurants, shopping, entertainment and transportation. The spacious floor plan provides high ceilings, wood details including a hand carved bannister, large rooms and hardwood flooring. Located among multi-million dollar properties, this home offers potential to bring it back to its original grandeur or to make it your own. The home is virtually staged.
Single-familyProperty Type
1878Year Built
5,001 sq ftLot Size
$632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Falla Associates•DRE #01255172• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-602-5768 (agent)
•fallaassociates@ggsir.com (agent)
Bought with Jennifer Riddle•DRE #02083936• Corcoran Global Living
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
2,716
Year built
1893
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
010-182-05
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R5
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Dec 24, 2022 • Final
Re siding
Replace existing siding and repair dry rot where needed.
Remodel
Nov 8, 2022 • Final
Renewable energy
Install a roof-mounted solar system.
Electrical
Solar
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Other Bathroom Features: Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 5
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Types: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counter, Tile Counter
Living Room Features: Other
Levels: Two
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Deck, Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
Allows Horses: No
Pool Information
Pool Features: Heat None
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Fixer, Original
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,001
Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Corner
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Marin
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,716
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Marin County
APN: 010-182-05
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sun Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
San Rafael High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.97M
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