120 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901, San Rafael, 94901 - 4 bed, 3 bath
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San Rafael, CA 94901
This Custom Waterfront Legacy Home is listed at $1,695,000, representing a market-aligned premium for its rare maritime amenities relative to the $1,557,898 Fair Market Value. Maintaining a Condition Rating of 4, this well-preserved sanctuary features high-quality architectural details including vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and an expansive three-car garage. The property’s value is anchored by direct canal access, featuring a private boat slip, shared deep-water dock, and a sun-drenched patio with water views. This move-in-ready estate offers a unique lifestyle opportunity for lifestyle-driven buyers or Owner-Occupants seeking a high-quality waterfront retreat.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1961 and held by the same family for over 60 years, this custom waterfront home is well-maintained but reflects a dated aesthetic. While it features high-quality architectural elements like vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces, the kitchen and bathrooms show signs of age and lack modern updates. The property is functional and move-in ready but requires cosmetic modernization and likely system updates to meet current market standards.
The property features a private boat slip and a shared deep-water dock on a sheltered cove, offering rare and direct access for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Built by a prominent Marin builder for his own family, the home boasts high-quality custom details like vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and a thoughtful layout that has been cherished for over 60 years.
A rare three-car garage combined with additional bonus storage spaces provides ample room for vehicles, workshop needs, and recreational equipment.
Built in 1961 and held by the same family for decades, the interior likely requires significant cosmetic modernization and system updates to meet current luxury standards.
The waterfront location on the San Rafael Canal may necessitate higher insurance premiums and specialized maintenance related to marine environments and potential flood zone requirements.
Discover a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation in this cherished 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom waterfront home. Built for himself by a prominent Marin builder, and remaining in the family for over 60 years, this property offers a rare sense of legacy and history.The home is perfectly situated on a sheltered cove off the San Rafael Canal, complete with a shared deep-water dock and its own private boat slip, also ideal for launching kayaks and stand up paddleboards.A home designed for light and flow, the living room boasts vaulted ceilings and a classic stone fireplace, while a comfortable family room off the kitchen features a second fireplace, dining area, and a built-in wet bar. Both primary gathering spaces open via sliders to a generous, sun-drenched patio-a tranquil and expansive setting for relaxing or entertaining with views of the water.The property is just down the street from Pickleweed Park, with a sports field, picnic area, and playground, and minutes from Highway 101. A large three-car garage plus bonus storage spaces provide ample room for everything.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 55% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,590 | 2,013 | 72% |
| Lot Size | 6,599 | 8,361 | 33% |
| Price | $1.70M | $1.38M | 75% |
| Price per sq ft | $654 | $661 | 47% |
| Built year | 1961 | 1955 | 61% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 204 | 204 | 51% |
Sep 30, 2025
$1,695,000
Initial Listing
Jan 15, 1998
$375,000
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