120 Canal St

San Rafael, CA 94901

$1,695,000
Price
4
Beds
2,590 Sq. Ft.
$654 / Sq. Ft.
2,590
Sq. Ft.
$654
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 12/28 02:00PM - 04:00PM
Open: 12/28 02:00PM - 04:00PM

Description

Discover a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation in this cherished 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom waterfront home. Built for himself by a prominent Marin builder, and remaining in the family for over 60 years, this property offers a rare sense of legacy and history. The home is perfectly situated on a sheltered cove off the San Rafael Canal, complete with a shared deep-water dock and its own private boat slip, also ideal for launching kayaks and stand up paddleboards. A home designed for light...Discover a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation in this cherished 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom waterfront home. Built for himself by a prominent Marin builder, and remaining in the family for over 60 years, this property offers a rare sense of legacy and history. The home is perfectly situated on a sheltered cove off the San Rafael Canal, complete with a shared deep-water dock and its own private boat slip, also ideal for launching kayaks and stand up paddleboards. A home designed for light and flow, the living room boasts vaulted ceilings and a classic stone fireplace, while a comfortable family room off the kitchen features a second fireplace, dining area, and a built-in wet bar. Both primary gathering spaces open via sliders to a generous, sun-drenched patio-a tranquil and expansive setting for relaxing or entertaining with views of the water. The property is just down the street from Pickleweed Park, with a sports field, picnic area, and playground, and minutes from Highway 101. A large three-car garage plus bonus storage spaces provide ample room for everything.
  1. Listed by Stephen Pringle • DRE #01326676 • Brokerage DRE #02205397 • Corcoran Icon Properties

Property Details for 120 Canal Street

View Description
Bay
Cross Street
Kerner
Total Parking Spaces
6

Open Houses

Sunday, Dec 28th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 12/27/2025 08:08 AM

Property Details for 120 Canal Street

StatusActive
MLS #325087293
Days on Compass89
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF
CountyMarin County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Icon Properties, Stephen Pringle, DRE #01326676
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Building Information for 120 Canal Street

Stories1Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,138 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,376

Property Taxes

$762

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 120 Canal Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: Bellam to Kerner to left on Canal
  • Area Long Display: San Rafael
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 017-201-23
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Boat Dock, Enclosed, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Workshop in Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 2590.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6599.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Navigable Waterway
  • Property Condition: Original
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Picture Count: 41
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Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Loft, Primary Bedroom, Retreat
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Garage, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • # of Rooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 120 Canal Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #325087293

$1,695,000—
Sep 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325087293

$1,950,000—
Apr 4, 2004

Price Change

RESFAR #5026382

$399,000—
Nov 30, 1997

Withdrawn

RESFAR #5030662

—
Oct 31, 1997

Withdrawn

RESFAR #5026382

—
Sep 30, 1997

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5030662

$375,000—
Mar 29, 1997

Price Change

RESFAR #5026382

$439,000—
Mar 29, 1997

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5026382

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #325087293

$1,695,000
09/30/2025

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #325087293

$1,950,000
04/04/2004

Price Change

RESFAR #5026382

$399,000
11/30/1997

Withdrawn

RESFAR #5030662

—
10/31/1997

Withdrawn

RESFAR #5026382

—
09/30/1997

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5030662

$375,000
03/29/1997

Price Change

RESFAR #5026382

$439,000
03/29/1997

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5026382

$399,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 120 Canal Street

Taxable ValueLand$239,497Additions$359,246Total$598,743
Tax Record2025$9,146 ($762 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,590 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,590 SqFtLot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1963CountyMARINAPN017-201-23Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 120 Canal Street

This home is within San Rafael City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bahia Vista Elementary School
Public - K to 5
James B. Davidson Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Terra Linda High School
Public - 9 to 12
San Rafael High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bahia Vista Elementary School
PublicK to 5

James B. Davidson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Terra Linda High School
Public9 to 12

San Rafael High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 120 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

120 Canal Street is a single family home for sale in San Rafael, CA 94901. This property was listed for sale on September 30, 2025 by Corcoran Icon Properties, it's currently listed at $1,695,000. This listing's school districts are San Rafael City High School District, San Rafael City Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Bahia Vista Elementary School, James B. Davidson Middle School and Terra Linda High School. 120 Canal Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,590 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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