Step through a sunny, private courtyard and garden entrance into this beautifully remodeled one-level charmer. The living room is flooded with light from oversized picture windows, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace creates an intentional space to entertain or relax and rewind. The open concept kitchen and dining area is a showstopper, with quartz countertops, GE Cafe stainless steel appliances, and French doors that spill out to the garden patio, perfect for entertaining or a quiet morning coffee. Retreat to the primary suite, a true escape with its own gas fireplace, private patio access, a spacious walk-in closet with built-in organizers, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. Down the bedroom wing, two additional bedrooms enjoy lovely views, served by a stylishly tiled hallway bath with tub. Hardwood floors and dual-pane windows run throughout, and central AC keeps things comfortable through the summer. The low-maintenance yard means more time enjoying the courtyard without worrying about the upkeep. A carport provides off-street parking that accommodates up to 4 cars. Set in the heart of central Marin, this home puts Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, China Camp State Park, miles of hiking and biking trails, and Highway 101 all within easy reach. This is an opportunity to enjoy elevated single-level living.
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.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two gas-started fireplaces, including one in the living room
One-level living
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Quartz countertops
Laundry & utility
Laundry area (other)
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Corner lot
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story
Parking
Covered parking for 4 vehicles (no garage)
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
Feb 11, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 2, 2024 • Final
Building
Work on a carport.
Addition
Remodel
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.
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
7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
San Rafael, CA • 94901
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
59
42
61
45
69
48
67
47
72
50
75
52
74
54
80
55
78
55
74
52
62
47
55
44
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 8 Marina Court Dr
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,042,000 and $1,950,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.9M.