




176 Highland Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
About This Home
Set behind a private gated drive on approximately 1.12 acres in San Rafael's coveted Dominican neighborhood, 176 Highland Avenue is a striking contemporary residence offering exceptional privacy, expansive grounds, and sweeping Mount Tamalpais views. The home offers approximately 5,900 square feet of living space designed for modern indoor-outdoor living, with six bedrooms or five bedrooms plus an office, five full baths, and one half bath. The upper level includes a private in-law suite offering excellent flexibility for extended family or guests. A spacious motor court provides parking for four cars in addition to the attached two-car garage, while the beautifully landscaped grounds feature a lawn, mature garden with year-round fruit trees, vegetable garden, a sports court, and a solar-heated pool positioned to capture full sun and the surrounding natural beauty. Expansive windows, balconies, and terraces create a seamless connection to the outdoors throughout the home. Located just minutes from Dominican University, downtown San Rafael, and miles of nearby hiking and biking trails, this exceptional property offers contemporary design, privacy, and a premier Marin County setting.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Trash Compactor,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: Cabinets,Ground Floor,Inside Room,Sink
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity,Skylight/Solar Tube,Window
- Level: Main,Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo,Formal Area,Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted,Open Beam Ceiling,Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s),Formal Entry,Open Beam Ceiling,Wet Bar,In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas Starter,Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,MultiUnits,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,900
- Total interior livable area: 5,900 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Family Combo,Pantry Closet,Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted,Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity,Shower Stall(s),Soaking Tub
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet,Ground Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 01523111
- Special condition: Offer As Is
Features
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Private,Pool Cover,Solar Heat
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills,Mt Tamalpais
Lot
- Lot size: 1.12 Acres
- Features: Garden,Landscaped,Landscape Misc,Private
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached,Enclosed,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage Faces Front,Guest,Inside Entrance,Side By Side,Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
