Tucked along a quiet private road in the Upper Forbes neighborhood of San Rafael, 180 El Cerrito Avenue is defined by its settingjust over an acre of oak-studded landscape with wide-open views stretching toward Mount Tamalpais and the surrounding Marin hills. The approach feels tucked away and private, yet the location remains closely connected to the everyday convenience of downtown. It's a rare balance of seclusion, scale, and accessibility. Inside the home, wraparound windows bring the landscape into focus from nearly every room, while vaulted ceilings create a sense of airiness that carries throughout the main living spaces. The layout is open but intentional, with the living room anchored by a fireplace and oriented toward the views, flowing easily into the dining area and kitchen. A breakfast nook sits just off the kitchen, positioned to capture morning light and connect to the surrounding greenery. Two decks, one wrapping the main level and a more secluded upper deck, extend the living experience outdoors, offering multiple places to gather or step away and take in the setting. The floor plan is both functional and flexible, with three well-proportioned bedrooms, a dedicated office, and a separate family room with its own fireplace, creating space for unwinding or inform
MLS #
BA326022403
MLS Source
Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc.
Days on Site
8
Kitchen
Countertop - Stone, Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Appliances
Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room
Deck Attached, View
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Heating
Central Forced Air
Roof
Barrel / Truss
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Pool
None, Pool - No
Style
Other
Garage/Parking
Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
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180 El Cerrito Ave is a Single Family Residence in San Rafael, CA 94901. This 2,407 square foot property sits on a 1.169 Acres Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,895,000 and was built in 1990. This address can also be written as 180 El Cerrito Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901.
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