Perfectly situated in the coveted Forbes flats, this exquisite Arts & Crafts Brown Shingle was designed in 1908 by Tom O'Connor. It was built for Fred Dickson who was married to Mary Grace Dollar, the only daughter of Robert Dollar, the shipping magnate & owner of the historic Falkirk mansion. Meticulously maintained yet updated w/ modern conveniences this home boasts timeless Craftsman details: a spacious porch, stately formal entry, leaded glass windows & cabinets, 2 gas fireplaces, cozy built-ins all adorn the liv. & din. rooms. The updated luxury kitchen opens to a sitting area. 3 lg bdrms plus the bonus space serve as the perf. home office or nursery. Flagstone paths wind through gorgeous landscaped gardens which provide priv. & multiple entertaining spaces. The lg 2 car garage has solar panels, an EV charger, a work area & ample storage. Moments away from San Rafael's world class food & shops, Marin Acad. & the 101.Don't miss your chance to own this piece of San Rafael history!
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
6,499 sq ftLot Size
$859Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Ames•DRE #01408907• Engel & Volkers Mill Valley
•415-264-4760 (agent)
•j.ames@evrealestate.com (agent)
Listed by Ken Dara•DRE #01331869• SFRE Marin - Engel & Völkers
•415-425-3626 (agent)
•ken.dara@evrealestate.com (agent)
Bought with Traci Thiercof•DRE #01817886• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Elizabeth Sasan•DRE #01433542• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Sq. Ft.
2,648
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
010-184-05
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.
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
Mar 17, 2022 • Final
Mechanical residential
Replace ductwork in a residential building.
HVAC
Dec 17, 2018 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar system on a detached garage.
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 Total: 2
Parking Features: EV Charging, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Master Bedroom Features: Closet
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Freezer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater