Holly Welch Presents
Mid-Century Home by Renowned
Bay Area Architect
Bay Area Architect
12 Indian Road, San Rafael
|$1,295,000
Property details
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,224 sq ft
Neighborhood
Los Ranchitos
Seamlessly Blending Indoor Living with Nature
Behind a private gate, this mid-century home unfolds across a single level, surrounded by beautiful hillside views, a wraparound deck, and over an acre of natural landscape and trees bordered by two seasonal creeks. Designed by prominent Bay Area architect Charles Warren Callister, whose style combined regional geography with modern design, this home blurs the line between indoors and the surrounding nature.
A highlight of the property is waking up to breathtaking sunrises and a distant view of the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Civic Center. Sunlight pours through the skylights and the wall of windows in the living room all day and year-round. A newly remodeled kitchen and bath, including high-end appliances, a new roof, and upgraded systems, ensure modern comfort without losing the home’s soulful character.
Every corner invites possibility, whether it’s sipping morning coffee on the deck in pure privacy, imagining how the bonus space beneath the home could evolve, or enjoying the charm of a vintage play structure tucked away on the lot, ready to spark joy for the young or young at heart.
What makes this property truly special is its rare combination of serenity and privacy with the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, freeway access, and unique lifestyle perks. The home is a convenient 20-minute drive to San Francisco, a 15-minute walk to the SMART Train station (offering a clean, easy ride from Larkspur to Sonoma County), and just 1.5 miles away from the very popular year-round Sunday Marin Farmer’s Market (the third largest weekly market in California). The Los Ranchitos neighborhood is like no other, where every home rests on at least 1 acre, offering a unique opportunity for spacious, peaceful living within the bustling Bay Area.
Above all, the home has that intangible vibe that makes you feel instantly at home.
A highlight of the property is waking up to breathtaking sunrises and a distant view of the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Civic Center. Sunlight pours through the skylights and the wall of windows in the living room all day and year-round. A newly remodeled kitchen and bath, including high-end appliances, a new roof, and upgraded systems, ensure modern comfort without losing the home’s soulful character.
Every corner invites possibility, whether it’s sipping morning coffee on the deck in pure privacy, imagining how the bonus space beneath the home could evolve, or enjoying the charm of a vintage play structure tucked away on the lot, ready to spark joy for the young or young at heart.
What makes this property truly special is its rare combination of serenity and privacy with the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, freeway access, and unique lifestyle perks. The home is a convenient 20-minute drive to San Francisco, a 15-minute walk to the SMART Train station (offering a clean, easy ride from Larkspur to Sonoma County), and just 1.5 miles away from the very popular year-round Sunday Marin Farmer’s Market (the third largest weekly market in California). The Los Ranchitos neighborhood is like no other, where every home rests on at least 1 acre, offering a unique opportunity for spacious, peaceful living within the bustling Bay Area.
Above all, the home has that intangible vibe that makes you feel instantly at home.
Features
- Fully enclosed parcel
- Designed by renowned Bay Area architect Charles Warren Callister
- Vintage play structure
- Ample walk-in storage
- Bonus space under the house for storage or potential expansion
- Los Ranchitos annual catered fall block party
- Community watch camera program
- All Los Ranchitos parcels are at least 1 acre
- Neighborhood hiking access to Sorich Park
Improvements
- Newly added central air conditioning
- New tankless water heater
- Newly remodeled kitchen with an induction cooktop, Bosch stove, Miele dishwasher, Miele refrigerator, and Frigidaire standing freezer below the house
- Newly remodeled bathroom
- New Speed Queen washer and dryer
- New cork flooring
- New roofs on main house and storage shed
- New downspouts
- Upgraded electrical
- Newly stained front deck and connected wraparound deck
- New exterior and interior lighting
- New Corten steel security gate at the entrance
- French drain
- Newly glazed exterior windows
Location Highlights
- Year-round Sunday Marin Farmers’ Market with over 150 vendors
- Terra Linda Community Center & Pool
- AC Swim Club
- Northgate Mall (plans currently in progress for transformation into the New Northgate Town Square, a mixed-use center; project began in 2021; futurenorthgatemall.com)
- Downtown San Rafael – theatre, restaurants, shops
- China Camp and McNears Beach
- McGinnis Golf Course
- Bike trail access to McGinnis Park, including pickleball, tennis courts, soccer fields, kayaking, skate park, and fishing
- Scotty’s Market
- Easy freeway access
- Los Ranchitos Park
- Nearby public schools
- 20-minute drive to SF
- SMART Train Station from Larkspur to Sonoma
- Firewise Certified Neighborhood
Neighborhood
San Rafael emerges as a captivating city where architectural innovation meets historical depth, embodied most dramatically by the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin Civic Center. Completed in 1962, this futuristic landmark transcends typical municipal architecture, its sci-fi-worthy design serving as a metaphorical and literal beacon of the city's forward-thinking spirit. The downtown area continues this legacy of innovation through active redevelopment efforts, with the Smith Rafael Film Center anchoring a cultural landscape that celebrates artistic diversity and community engagement.
The city's culinary and cultural landscape is as diverse as its architectural heritage. Fourth Street pulses with international flavor, offering a gastronomic journey that spans continents—sushi, Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Puerto Rican cuisines coexist within blocks, reflecting San Rafael's multicultural character. Thursday afternoon farmers markets animate the street with local produce, live music, and a sense of communal vibrancy that transforms urban space into a dynamic gathering point.
Architecturally, San Rafael offers a remarkable residential tapestry. From the sought-after midcentury Eichler homes of Terra Linda to the Victorian structures surrounding Dominican College and the custom homes of Lucas Valley, the city presents a nuanced residential landscape that provides diversity in both style and price point.
Nestled between Mount Tamalpais and San Pablo Bay, San Rafael represents more than a location—it's a living narrative of California's architectural and cultural evolution, where historical depth meets contemporary innovation.
The city's culinary and cultural landscape is as diverse as its architectural heritage. Fourth Street pulses with international flavor, offering a gastronomic journey that spans continents—sushi, Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Puerto Rican cuisines coexist within blocks, reflecting San Rafael's multicultural character. Thursday afternoon farmers markets animate the street with local produce, live music, and a sense of communal vibrancy that transforms urban space into a dynamic gathering point.
Architecturally, San Rafael offers a remarkable residential tapestry. From the sought-after midcentury Eichler homes of Terra Linda to the Victorian structures surrounding Dominican College and the custom homes of Lucas Valley, the city presents a nuanced residential landscape that provides diversity in both style and price point.
Nestled between Mount Tamalpais and San Pablo Bay, San Rafael represents more than a location—it's a living narrative of California's architectural and cultural evolution, where historical depth meets contemporary innovation.
Holly Welch
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- 415-730-6168
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