Originally built for Robert Austin, Mayor of San Rafael in 1939, this property offers the historic charm of Old San Rafael.   The lot is situated to enjoy abundant sunshine and spectacular expansive views of downtown San Rafael, Mt. Tam, the canals and the Bay!  The lights below glisten in the evening,  presenting the perfect venue for watching the daily dazzling display of luminosity.   Magnificent stone work handsomely accents the exterior and a striking stone chimney anchors the front door. The special home boasts bountiful windows that bring the beautiful outside indoors.  The smart floor plan has a formal living room with a dramatic stone surround wood-burning fireplace and coved ceiling, formal dining room, kitchen with an eat-in area, a remodeled bathroom, 2 bedrooms, and a laundry room.  Descend the stairs to find an additional sizable family room and additional bonus room.  Easy and convenient access from the garage with two steps up to the back door to single-level living.  Multiple patios wrap the house with outdoor access points, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor experience for entertaining.  The spacious lot is one of the larger in the area and also has an upside potential with a reimagined floor plan downstairs.  Offering historic charm and modern amenities, an ideal location atop San Rafael to take-in resplendent vistas, and amazing outdoor spaces all combine to make this home very special.

Nearby Montecito Shopping Center, and only blocks away from transportation and downtown San Rafael shopping, restaurants and entertainment!

• Windows in the main social areas frame views of Mt. Tam,  the canal’s harbor and the Bay
• Living room with stone surround wood-burning fireplace
• Kitchen with eat-in breakfast area and views
• Remodeled bathroom with a fabulous subway tile walk-in shower, tub and granite countertop
• 2 lower level bonus rooms *Bonus room downstairs staged as guest bedroom but not recognized by the City of San Rafael as a legal bedroom
• Hardwood floors 
• Laundry room with built-in cabinetry
• Expansive patios with incredible views surround the house