Discover a rare canal-side retreat where modern California living meets timeless design. This beautifully updated three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home combines comfort, serenity, and a coveted waterfront lifestyle, sharing its setting with only one other unit. Enjoy effortless living and entertaining in the fully remodeled chef's kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry, a gas range, handcrafted Heath tiles, Caesarstone countertops, and a travertine backsplash. The open-concept layout flows into a gracious dining and living area overlooking the deck and tranquil water views. Parquet floors and a gas fireplace add warmth and charm, while a separate, private-entrance den opens through French doors to the front garden, perfect for a third bedroom, home office or reading retreat. The expansive primary suite offers breathtaking Mt. Tam views, a second fireplace, seating area, ensuite bath, and a private balcony spanning the full length of the home. A charming guest bedroom overlooks the landscaped front garden. Wood flooring, handsome built-ins, updated lighting, and Section One clearance make this home move-in ready. Enter through a gated front courtyard oasis ideal for morning coffee or afternoon conversation, then transition out back to a newly built waterside deck designed for al fresco dining or sunset relaxation. Watch kayakers glide by and enjoy glimpses of otters, seals, herons, and owls. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the fully refurbished private dock with a 32'x15' boat slip and a 50' side tie are features offering direct water access right from your backyard. Shared amenities include a private carriage house above the two-car garage ideal for guests or creative pursuits, a brand-new roof, and beautifully landscaped gardens with irrigation and a water fountain. Perfect as a peaceful year-round home or a stylish waterfront escape, this unique property embodies indoor-outdoor California living at its finest. An extraordinary opportunity awaits: the neighboring residence at 26 Mooring Road is the only other home in this intimate two-unit complex. Conveniently located near Montecito Shopping Center, trails, and the natural beauty of West Marin, with easy access to downtown San Rafael, Highway 101, San Francisco, SFO, Wine Country, the SMART Train, and ferry service for effortless commuting.
CondoProperty Type
1981Year Built
1,891 sq ftLot Size
$601Price/Sq.Ft.
$500/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kathleen Ball•DRE #01386466• Sotheby's International Realty
Montecito-Happy Valley, located between Dominican University of California and China Camp State Park, is a residential and hillside San Rafael neighborhood with winding lanes and bay-facing open space. Character concentrates along 4th Street at Lincoln Avenue, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and espresso bars set a steady daytime hum. Community touchstones include Marin Country Mart, the Marin Center, and the Smith Rafael Film Center for markets, performances, and repertory screenings. Housing leans to mid-century ranch homes and contemporary rebuilds tucked behind mature trees. Trails and marsh views shape daily routines, with bike routes threading toward the waterfront. The feel stays quiet off the main corridors, with a polished, outdoors-forward rhythm.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Updated/remodeled condominium
Two stories
Deck attached to the living room
Guest quarters
Office
Dining room
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms
Primary bedroom with balcony, outside access, sitting area and walk-in closet
Bathrooms
Three bathrooms total: two full and one partial
Primary bathroom with soaking tub, tile and window
Other bathrooms include shower stall(s), tile, closet and window
Kitchen
Built-in gas oven
Built-in gas range
Gas cook top
Built-in refrigerator
Dishwasher
Hood over range
Self-cleaning oven
Warming drawer
Slab and stone counters
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry on upper floor with cabinets and inside room
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (multi-unit)
Central cooling
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered deck and awning
Balcony
Uncovered courtyard
Full fencing
Auto sprinkler front and rear
Navigable waterway access
Guest house on property
Home design
Condominium (residential)
Two levels
Parking
Two-car garage with garage door opener and side-by-side configuration
Four parking spaces total
Security
Security gate
Smoke detectors
Construction
Composition roof
Property updated/remodeled
Utilities
Internet available
Natural gas connected
Sewer in street
HOA & community
Community association: 24 and 26 Mooring Road
Monthly association fee of $500
Association fee covers common areas and structure insurance
Association amenities: see remarks
Electricity and solar
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San Rafael, CA • 94901
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Sun exposure
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 24 Mooring Rd
$1,487,858
$12K under list price of $1.50M
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