Scandinavian Bungalow with Private Garden Retreat

58 Rafael Drive, San Rafael

Presented by
Sarah Kowalczyk & Lotte Moore

Nestled in the desirable Black Canyon neighborhood with views of Mt Tam, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath home blends contemporary updates with timeless charm. The main level is bathed in natural light, featuring a remodeled eat-in kitchen, high cathedral ceilings, a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, and freshly updated expansive dining and relaxing deck area. You'll also find three well-appointed bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bathroom on this level. The lower level offers a private guest suite with its own full bathroom, perfect for hosting friends or family. Additional highlights include a one-car garage with EV charging capabilities, Tesla solar panels with backup batteries, and outdoor amenities that make this home feel like your own private resort. Enjoy evenings by the fire pit, soak in the hot tub, or relax in the outdoor dining room with its own heater. New decks and fully landscaped grounds complete the exterior, offering a private, tranquil space just a short walk to nearby trailheads. This home is an oasis of comfort and convenience.

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Neighborhood

The county seat of Marin, San Rafael is large, diverse, eclectic, and historic. That history stretches from California's beginnings, with the 1817 founding of Mission San Rafael on the old El Camino Real, to the construction of the eye-popping Marin Civic Center in the 1960s. Designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the Civic Center was completed in 1962 and is so futuristic that it pops up in science-fiction films.
San Rafael still looks to the future thanks to a vibrant downtown redevelopment effort. The focal point of downtown is the Smith Rafael Film Center, which features a state–of-the-art multiplex cinema that screens independent and foreign films. Cuisine is eclectic: within a few blocks of 4th Street diners can find sushi, Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Puerto Rican food. Thursday afternoons in the spring and summer find 4th Street hosting a farmers market, which features live music.
The neighborhoods of San Rafael are equally distinctive. From the sought-after midcentury Eichler homes of Terra Linda to the Victorians that surround Dominican College and the custom homes of Lucas Valley, San Rafael provides diversity of price and style.
It's also easy to get away from it all in San Rafael. Nearby China Camp State Park is a jewel by the bay, offering: a kid-friendly, walk-in campground for tents only; a shallow, protected swimming beach; and biking and running trails.