**Private San Rafael Retreat | Expansive Backyard, Finnish Sauna & Garden**
Discover a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home offering exceptional privacy, outdoor living, and thoughtful amenities in San Rafael.
The highlight of this property is its expansive, secluded backyard a rare find with plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. Enjoy your own traditional 2 3 person Finnish barrel sauna, established garden planter boxes, and a ready-to-use chicken coop for backyard hens, subject to applicable regulations and owner approval.
Inside, the home features 981 square feet of living space, a brand-new washer and dryer, new dishwasher, refrigerator, and two included portable air-conditioning units.
A large, dry, fully enclosed basement provides approximately 500 square feet of additional storage space, along with a standalone freezer. The basement is separate from the home's advertised living area.
Professional landscaping is included twice monthly, allowing residents to enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting without the burden of major yard maintenance.
Conveniently located near downtown San Rafael, with access to local restaurants, shopping, parks, and Marin County commuting routes all within walking distance.
Free street parking is readily available, with spaces typically open directly in front of the home or nearby. No parking permit is required.
**Additional Highlights
- Pets welcome, subject to approval
- Detached single-family home with excellent privacy
- Garden planter boxes and chicken coop
- Private traditional Finnish barrel sauna
- Substantial enclosed basement storage
- New appliances and portable AC units
- Twice-monthly professional landscaping included
**Rental Terms
$6,000/month | $6,000 refundable security deposit | 12-month lease | Available immediately | Tenant pays utilities.
12-month lease. Monthly rent is $6,000, due on the 1st of each month. Refundable security deposit of $6,000. Available immediately.
Tenant is responsible for electricity, gas, water, sewer, garbage collection, internet, and other utilities. Professional landscaping is included twice monthly.
Pets are welcome, subject to individual approval and a pet agreement. No separate pet deposit is required. Tenants are responsible for pet-related damage beyond normal wear and tear.
No smoking or vaping inside the home. Free, unrestricted street parking is typically available directly in front of the property or nearby; no parking permit required.
Tenant is responsible for routine cleanliness, prompt reporting of maintenance issues, reasonable care of the property and landscaping between scheduled visits, and proper care of any included appliances and amenities.
The Finnish barrel sauna, basement storage area, and other included equipment are subject to reasonable use and maintenance guidelines.
Applications are subject to consistent screening criteria, including income verification, credit history, and rental references. Equal Housing Opportunity.
House for rent
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
In unit laundry
On street parking
Forced air
What's special
Ready-to-use chicken coopNew dishwasherExpansive secluded backyardEstablished garden planter boxesStandalone freezerBrand-new washer and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Sauna, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Additional Basement Freezer, Garden, New Dishwasher, Storage, Twice-Monthly Professional Landscaping Included, Two Portable Air-Conditioning Units Included
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Sauna
Lot
- Features: Back Yard, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 01214105
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Rafael
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,000$6/sqft |
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| 1/5/2018 | Sold | $791,000-1%$841/sqft |
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| 12/1/2017 | Pending sale | $799,000$850/sqft |
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| 11/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $799,000$850/sqft |
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| 11/16/2017 | Pending sale | $799,000$850/sqft |
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| 11/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $799,000+4.1%$850/sqft |
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| 7/6/2007 | Sold | $767,500+18.6%$816/sqft |
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| 5/27/2005 | Sold | $647,000$688/sqft |
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