187 Oak Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94901
About This Home
Discover a rare bay front estate in coveted Bayside Acres, Marin County where waterfront luxury meets multi-generational living. This extraordinary beachfront home offers private water access and breathtaking 180-degree San Francisco Bay views from nearly every room. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame shimmering bay panoramas, creating an unmatched indoor-outdoor connection. Terraced gardens cascade to your private shoreline. An ADU with bay views and full kitchen anchors the bottom level, perfect for multi-generational living or investment opportunity. The main level features soaring 12-foot ceilings, expansive dining room, cozy den & gourmet chef's kitchen. Three spacious bay front bedrooms upstairs capture sweeping water views; a fourth bedroom opens to a private deck. The versatile lower-level great room includes a bedroom, full bath, wet bar & private entrance ideal for guests, plus on this level is a huge work from home office space. Whether seeking a luxury Bay Area waterfront home, a multi-family estate, or a once-in-a-lifetime Marin County beachfront retreat, this transformative property delivers it all.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Free-Standing Gas Range,Range Hood,Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Inside Room
Basement
- Basement: Finished
Bathroom
- Level: Lower,Main,Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Lower,Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Features: Deck Attached,View
Features
- Formal Entry,Open Beam Ceiling,Storage
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Insert
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Fireplace Insert
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,740
- Total interior livable area: 4,740 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area,Pantry Closet,Stone Counters
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted,Deck Attached,Open Beam Ceiling,Sunken,View
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub
Master Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet 2+
- Level: Upper
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 18615335
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay,Bay Bridge,Bridge(s),City Lights,Marina,Panoramic,Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Marina,Water
Lot
- Lot size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Private,See Remarks
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: No Garage
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Coastal Flooding
- Earthquake
- Landslide
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Marin County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $17,672 | $212,064 |
| Home Insurance * | $686 | $8,232 |
| Property Taxes | $4,559 | $54,708 |
| Electricity | $1,016 | $12,197 |
| Total | $23,933 | $287,196 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000 |
| 2011-04-07 | Listing removed | $2,198,000 |
| 2010-04-09 | Listed for sale | $2,198,000 |
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