Set behind a private gated drive on approximately 1.12 acres in San Rafael's coveted Dominican neighborhood, 176 Highland Avenue is a striking contemporary residence offering exceptional privacy, expansive grounds, and sweeping Mount Tamalpais views. The home offers approximately 5,900 square feet of living space designed for modern indoor-outdoor living, with six bedrooms or five bedrooms plus an office, five full baths, and one half bath. The upper level includes a private in-law suite offering excellent flexibility for extended family or guests. A spacious motor court provides parking for four cars in addition to the attached two-car garage, while the beautifully landscaped grounds feature a lawn, mature garden with year-round fruit trees, vegetable garden, a sports court, and a solar-heated pool positioned to capture full sun and the surrounding natural beauty. Expansive windows, balconies, and terraces create a seamless connection to the outdoors throughout the home. Located just minutes from Dominican University, downtown San Rafael, and miles of nearby hiking and biking trails, this exceptional property offers contemporary design, privacy, and a premier Marin County setting.
Active
$3,995,000
176 Highland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
5beds
5,900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.12 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$677/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sports courtPrivate gated driveAttached two-car garagePrivate in-law suiteExpansive windowsVegetable gardenBeautifully landscaped grounds
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2026 at 01:28am
Listed by:
Bill Bullock Lydia Sarkissian DRE #00837358 415-381-7300,
Golden Gate Sotheby's 415-381-7300,
Magdalena N Sarkissian DRE #02028978 415-847-7913,
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326020773
Originating MLS: Marin County
Originating MLS: Marin CountyTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Baths Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office, Wine Cellar, Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Skylight/Solar Tube, Window
- Level: Main,Upper
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo, Formal Area, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, MultiUnits, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Cabinets, Ground Floor, Inside Room, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,900
- Total interior livable area: 5,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Guest, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private, Pool Cover, Solar Heat
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mt Tamalpais
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Misc, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 01523111
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,810,794
- Annual tax amount: $25,247
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000+100.3%$677/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #326020773 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2005 | Sold | $1,995,000+177.1%$338/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/1998 | Sold | $720,000$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,247 +5.8% | $1,810,794 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,860 +1.4% | $1,775,297 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,520 +6% | $1,740,488 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,181 +1.7% | $1,706,365 +2% |
| 2021 | $21,820 +0.8% | $1,672,919 +1% |
| 2020 | $21,652 +5% | $1,655,776 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,629 +1% | $1,623,309 +2% |
| 2018 | $20,432 +4.1% | $1,591,480 +2% |
| 2017 | $19,624 +3.3% | $1,560,275 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,993 +4.7% | $1,529,682 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $18,143 +4.1% | $1,506,705 +2% |
| 2014 | $17,427 | $1,477,194 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,470,519 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,441,696 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,413,433 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,402,875 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,406,212 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,378,649 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,351,622 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,325,129 +32.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,002,349 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $982,696 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $964,688 +4.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $926,171 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $908,014 |
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Est. payment
$23,806/mo
Principal & interest
$20044
Property taxes
$3762
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Neighborhood: Country Club
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Coleman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10James B. Davidson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10San Rafael High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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