A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits at the end of the most exclusive streets in the Forbes neighborhood in San Rafael. Sited on 1.35+ acres with picturesque views of Mount Tamalpais. This historic and renovated gated estate features extraordinary gardens, a tennis court, and complete privacy. Large-scale public rooms with period details throughout. Great indoor/outdoor flow. Updated chefs kitchen and breakfast room. Two family rooms. Second kitchen. 6th bedroom or office on the main level. 5 bedrooms including the primary suite on the second level. Views from many rooms. Elevator access for all levels. Parking for 10+ cars. Adjoining parcel where the tennis court is located (.58 acres), included in the sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Shana Rohde-Lynch•DRE #01079806• Compass
•415-264-7101 (agent)
•SRL@compass.com (agent)
Listed by Katrina Kehl•DRE #00891615• Compass
•415-378-9267 (agent)
•katrina.kehl@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Laura and Kristin•DRE #01226087• 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
Beds
6
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
5,918
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
011-115-32
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.
R20
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 17, 2025 • Final
Electric
Upgrade the main electrical panel.
Electrical
Dec 17, 2015 • Final
Building
Work on a parking deck.
Addition
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