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iconic grand Avenue home
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$3,795,000
1616 Grand Avenue,
San Rafael
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beds
4
baths
4.5
interior
4,044 sq ft
neighborhood
Dominican
Welcome to this elegant 1927 Georgian estate, tucked behind a gated circular driveway in San Rafael’s coveted Dominican neighborhood. This stately residence seamlessly combines classic architecture with contemporary comforts, offering an exceptional blend of historic character and modern sophistication.
A thoughtfully landscaped front yard sets the tone, featuring lush roses, fragrant lavender, sculpted boxwood, and miniature olive bushes. Inside, timeless details abound: grand moldings, custom built-ins, hardwood floors, and a graceful staircase that speaks to the home’s architectural pedigree.
The main level is designed for both functionality and flow, featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a chef’s kitchen crafted by Judi Cooper of Kitchens Inside Out. With Calacatta Marble and Soapstone countertops, premium appliances, and abundant storage, the kitchen opens to a comfortable family room with French doors leading to the backyard. This level also includes a guest-friendly ensuite bedroom, a private home office, a well-appointed laundry room, and a convenient powder room.
Upstairs, three additional ensuite bedrooms await, including a serene primary suite with a beautifully remodeled bath, dual walk-in closets, and a spacious deck overlooking the grounds.
The backyard is a private oasis, offering an expansive stone patio, sparkling pool, rose gardens, a tranquil fountain, and a pergola-shaded seating area—perfect for alfresco gatherings. Nestled in a park-like setting, this extraordinary property delivers both privacy and convenience—an inspired fusion of historic charm and modern luxury.
Property Highlights
A thoughtfully landscaped front yard sets the tone, featuring lush roses, fragrant lavender, sculpted boxwood, and miniature olive bushes. Inside, timeless details abound: grand moldings, custom built-ins, hardwood floors, and a graceful staircase that speaks to the home’s architectural pedigree.
The main level is designed for both functionality and flow, featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a chef’s kitchen crafted by Judi Cooper of Kitchens Inside Out. With Calacatta Marble and Soapstone countertops, premium appliances, and abundant storage, the kitchen opens to a comfortable family room with French doors leading to the backyard. This level also includes a guest-friendly ensuite bedroom, a private home office, a well-appointed laundry room, and a convenient powder room.
Upstairs, three additional ensuite bedrooms await, including a serene primary suite with a beautifully remodeled bath, dual walk-in closets, and a spacious deck overlooking the grounds.
The backyard is a private oasis, offering an expansive stone patio, sparkling pool, rose gardens, a tranquil fountain, and a pergola-shaded seating area—perfect for alfresco gatherings. Nestled in a park-like setting, this extraordinary property delivers both privacy and convenience—an inspired fusion of historic charm and modern luxury.
Property Highlights
- 4 bedrooms / 4.5 baths
- 4,044 square feet per tax records
- 0.3409-acre lot per tax records
- Iconic home with incredible curb appeal
- Stunning remodeled kitchen features - Calacutta Marble and Soap Stone counter tops, Lacanche gas range, Sub Zero refrigerator, two dishwashers (Miele and Bosch), Uline wine and beverage centers, custom cabinetry, built-in pantry, and a generous island with seating for four.
- Renovated primary suite features - Carrera Marble floors, walk-in-shower, luxurious free-standing porcelain bathtub with dual sinks.
- Dedicated laundry room – Located on the main level.
- Private office
- Multiple indoor-outdoor connections
- Park-like backyard setting featuring a glistening pool with a copper ionization system, mature landscaping, gardens and multiple seating areas for entertainment.
- Solar heating for the pool
- Central HVAC system
- Gated property
- One (1) car garage - with multiple parking spaces in the circular courtyard
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about this
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The county seat of Marin, San Rafael is large, diverse, eclectic, and historic. That history stretches from California's beginnings, with the 1817 founding of Mission San Rafael on the old El Camino Real, to the construction of the eye-popping Marin Civic Center in the 1960s. Designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the Civic Center was completed in 1962 and is so futuristic that it pops up in science-fiction films.
San Rafael still looks to the future thanks to a vibrant downtown redevelopment effort. The focal point of downtown is the Smith Rafael Film Center, which features a state–of-the-art multiplex cinema that screens independent and foreign films. Cuisine is eclectic: within a few blocks of 4th Street diners can find sushi, Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Puerto Rican food. Thursday afternoons in the spring and summer find 4th Street hosting a farmers market, which features live music.
The neighborhoods of San Rafael are equally distinctive. From the sought-after midcentury Eichler homes of Terra Linda to the Victorians that surround Dominican College and the custom homes of Lucas Valley, San Rafael provides diversity of price and style.
It's also easy to get away from it all in San Rafael. Nearby China Camp State Park is a jewel by the bay, offering: a kid-friendly, walk-in campground for tents only; a shallow, protected swimming beach; and biking and running trails.
San Rafael still looks to the future thanks to a vibrant downtown redevelopment effort. The focal point of downtown is the Smith Rafael Film Center, which features a state–of-the-art multiplex cinema that screens independent and foreign films. Cuisine is eclectic: within a few blocks of 4th Street diners can find sushi, Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Puerto Rican food. Thursday afternoons in the spring and summer find 4th Street hosting a farmers market, which features live music.
The neighborhoods of San Rafael are equally distinctive. From the sought-after midcentury Eichler homes of Terra Linda to the Victorians that surround Dominican College and the custom homes of Lucas Valley, San Rafael provides diversity of price and style.
It's also easy to get away from it all in San Rafael. Nearby China Camp State Park is a jewel by the bay, offering: a kid-friendly, walk-in campground for tents only; a shallow, protected swimming beach; and biking and running trails.
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