Situated on a cul-de-sac in the Forbes neighborhood of San Rafael, is this 1883 Historic Estate w/high quality restorations. The Bradford House was completely rebuilt in 09' w/newly installed foundation, plumbing, electrical & more. With units, It is zoned as a multi-family home & offers many possibilities. Live in the main Victorian era house approx. 4500 sqft & rent out the other units. The detached 3-car garage provides even more flex space. Nearly 1/3 of an acre flat lot. Approach the home through the large covered front porch & formal entry. The 2-story main house has tall ceilings, 2 large parlors (LR & DR ) both w/restored gas FP, kitchen & half bath . A staircase leads to the 2nd fl w/4 ensuites, period details, office & a laundry room. The house was renovated to modern standards after a fire in 08', in the Victorian style to honor this historical mansion. An elevator w/exterior access brings guests to 2 separate 1br/1ba apts, each w/their own laundry. On the ground floor, is an addl. studio apartment. So many options for the next owner to use this very special property: multi-generational compound, au-pair suite, rental units, etc. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$422Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by McCarthy Moe Group•DRE #01421997• Compass
•415-250-4929 (agent)
•team@mccarthymoe.com (agent)
Bought with McCarthy Moe Group•DRE #01421997• Compass
*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
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
1937
Sq. Ft.
6,833
Year built
1885
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Marin County
APN
011-151-30
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R7.5
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
Nov 17, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Install a retroactive water heater for multiple apartment units.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jun 11, 2025 • Final
Encroachment online
Pinpoint and excavate to repair a gas leak and restore the site.
Gas
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: 7
Parking Features: Detached, Enclosed
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 9
# of Bathrooms (Full): 9
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 9
Master Bedroom Features: Sitting Area
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Insert, Living Room, Other, See Remarks