Tucked away in the highly sought-after Bret Harte neighborhood, this delightfully up-to-date single-level home is a Rose Lovers dream, blending everyday comfort with a setting that's perfectly polished inside and out. Located just 13 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, it offers a rare combination of convenience and neighborhood charm in one of Marin's most established enclaves. The front porch offers a perfect perch from which to watch the world go by while sipping morning coffee or an evening nightcap. Out back, the property shines with direct access from both the kitchen and dedicated home office / flex space. Brand-new decks and covered terrace extend the living area outdoors, overlooking a beautifully designed yard with new irrigation, landscaping, gravel and stone hardscape. Gardeners will appreciate the care that's gone into creating a place that's ready to plant and grow, while you unwind a true backyard retreat where there's still room to cultivate your personal vision. The home's easy-living, single-level, open-concept layout is complemented by thoughtful upgrades, including a GE Monogram signature range that anchors the kitchen and makes cooking a pleasure for home chefs. Primary suite features an en suite bath with double-sink vanity and step-in shower. Design details include a cozy living room fireplace, custom millwork and tilework throughout, and gleaming hardwood floors. The single-bay garage is equipped with EV charging, adding modern functionality for today's energy-conscious lifestyles. With its prime Bret Harte location, fresh outdoor improvements and easy access to the Golden Gate Bridge, this home offers an appealing blend of style and sophistication.
Active
$1,250,000
42 Billou Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
3beds
1,314sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
5,998.21 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$951/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
True backyard retreatSingle-level homeEasy-living single-level open-concept layoutGleaming hardwood floors
- 13 days |
- 3,431 |
- 120 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 07:55am
Listed by:
Rick Warner DRE #01438566 415-302-6348,
Vanguard Properties 707-789-0400,
Nicole Evans DRE #02117575 707-219-6276,
Vanguard Properties
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326018170
Originating MLS: Sonoma
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,314
- Total interior livable area: 1,314 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Unassigned, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,998.21 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 01319212
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $951/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,432,620
- Annual tax amount: $19,581
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000-7.4%$951/sqft |
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| 6/22/2022 | Sold | $1,350,000+13%$1,027/sqft |
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| 5/25/2022 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$909/sqft |
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| 5/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+64.8%$909/sqft |
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| 7/10/2015 | Sold | $725,000+2.3%$552/sqft |
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| 6/9/2015 | Pending sale | $709,000$540/sqft |
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| 6/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $709,000+34%$540/sqft |
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| 1/31/2013 | Sold | $529,000$403/sqft |
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| 12/10/2012 | Price change | $529,000-3.6%$403/sqft |
Source: better homes and gardens real estate j.f.finnegan realtors #21226148 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $548,888$418/sqft |
Source: better homes and gardens real estate j.f.finnegan realtors #21226148 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,581 +3.2% | $1,432,620 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,970 +1.5% | $1,404,540 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,684 +6.5% | $1,377,000 +70.5% |
| 2022 | $17,546 +58.8% | $807,622 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,046 +1.1% | $791,788 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,927 +3.3% | $783,672 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,578 +1% | $768,308 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,471 +3.9% | $753,249 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,077 +3.5% | $738,480 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,738 +22.2% | $724,000 +23.5% |
| 2015 | $7,969 +11.3% | $586,018 +10.3% |
| 2014 | $7,163 | $531,401 +607.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $75,124 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,651 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $72,207 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,667 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,838 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,429 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $69,048 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $67,695 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $66,367 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $65,066 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,874 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,622 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $61,394 |
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Est. payment
$7,347/mo
Principal & interest
$6170
Property taxes
$1177
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bret Harte
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Laurel Dell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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