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145 Bret Harte Road | San Rafael, California

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145 Bret Harte Road | San Rafael, California

Mid-Century Single-Level Home with Breathtaking Mt. Tam Views

Sold by Thomas in One Day for $1,650,500

Sold for $255,500 Over Asking Price

Call Thomas at 415-847-5584 for a private showing

As Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle

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145 BRET HARTE ROAD, San Rafael — Situated on over a half acre of land in the Bret Harte Heights neighborhood of San Rafael, this 2 BR + office / 1.5 BA mid-century modern home is located on one of the most coveted lots in the area, offering privacy, captivating Mt. Tamalpais views and tremendous upside potential.

Classic Mid-Century Design + Views from Every Room

The classic half-butterfly roofline of 145 Bret Harte affords beautiful high ceilings. Walls of glass throughout the home bring the majesty and mystique of Mt. Tamalpais as well as spectacular sunsets into every room of this special home. The living room is anchored by a mid-century modern brick fireplace and the home is accentuated throughout with mid-century modern lines and details.

145 Bret Harte Road San Rafael Living Room

Open dining and living area with brick fireplace

And the Living is Easy…

145 Bret Harte Road’s single-level floor plan epitomizes easy California living offering an effortless indoor/outdoor flow and multiple outdoor living options throughout. The home is ideally situated on the ½+ acre lot to provide complete privacy and serenity.

“Truly a special home with strong emotional appeal and amazing views.” — Thomas

Endless Upside Potential

While very livable as is, this property offers endless upside opportunities. One could simply remodel the existing home or expand the footprint to maximize the full potential of this stunning lot. Given the orientation and views of this property, the sky’s the limit. Note: any remodel or construction must be approved by the City of San Rafael, and buyers should discuss any plans with appropriate authorities prior to purchasing the home.

Contact Thomas for a Private Viewing

It is rare that a home with this type of emotional appeal comes on the market. Please contact Thomas at 415-847-5584 for a private viewing.

View of Mt. Tamalpais from 145 Bret Harte Road San Rafael

More About Bret Harte Heights

The Bret Harte Heights neighborhood of San Rafael is located just minutes from Highway 101, downtown San Rafael, and the Bonaire Shopping Center in Greenbrae, yet feels like a world apart. Lot sizes in this neighborhood tend to be very large — some up to 1.5 acres — with an abundance of trees. Residents love the views of the bay in one direction and Mt. Tamalpais in the other, depending which side of Bret Harte Road you are on. The road is reminiscent of a winding country lane and serves as the main street for Bret Harte Heights, and you’ll often see walkers and bikers, especially during the early morning and late afternoon.

I love living in Bret Harte Heights and am happy to answer any questions you may have about the neighborhood. I hope to welcome you to our private enclave!

Convenient to Both Greenbrae and San Rafael

Bret Harte Heights is on the ridge between San Rafael and Greenbrae, with convenient access to both. The closest shopping center to 145 Bret Harte is the Bon Air Shopping Center in Greenbrae, which features a Molly Stone’s supermarket, Gott’s Roadside, Patxi’s Pizza and many other dining and shopping options.

More About San Rafael

San Rafael is Marin’s oldest and largest city, with a population of close to 60,000 people. Established in 1874, it is the seat of the County of Marin and is home to Marin’s second most popular tourist destination (after Muir Woods), the Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center. The building was the last major structure and the only government building designed by the world famous architect. It is now a national historic landmark and hosts one of the country’s best farmers markets each Thursday (seasonal, downtown) and Sunday (year-round).

Named after the Mission San Rafael Archangel, built by Spanish missionaries in 1817, San Rafael is located 11 miles north of San Francisco. The area enjoys some of the best weather in Marin as it is largely free of the coastal fog that areas closer to San Francisco experience. At the city’s heart is its charming, vibrant downtown shopping district which is a mixture of Victorian commercial buildings, ethnic restaurants, street cafes, retail stores, a historic movie theater and numerous music venues, giving San Rafael its hometown flavor.

Property Features:

2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Bathrooms + bonus room off garage
1,663 square feet (per tax records)
Mid-century modern architecture
Single-level living
Wood burning fireplace with gas starter
Extensive patio / outdoor space with outdoor fireplace (not warranted)
Double lot with exquisite privacy and stunning west-facing views of Mt. Tamalpais
Open floor plan with soaring high ceilings in living & dining area
Beautiful landscaping and hardscaping affords many indoor / outdoor living opportunities
Kitchen with double oven and Miele dishwasher
Automatic irrigation system
Two car garage plus guest parking for three vehicles in driveway
Separate laundry room with sink