12 Amalfi Place, San Rafael
$995,000 | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 2,009± SQFT | 0.35± ACRE LOT
A Waterfront Mid-Century Home with a Private Dock
Set directly on the waterfront, 12 Amalfi Place pairs classic mid-century modern architecture with a private dock and a setting designed around life on the water. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, the three-bedroom, two-bath home sits along a tidal waterway connected to San Pablo Bay, offering direct water access right from the backyard. Inside, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, walls of glass, and a floor plan oriented toward the water make the waterfront setting a defining part of the home.
The main living space opens into a bright, airy great room, where the living and dining areas look out through floor-to-ceiling windows to the water and lushly landscaped patio beyond. A freestanding brick wood-burning fireplace adds a distinctly mid-century focal point, while the vaulted ceilings and exposed beams give the room warmth and architectural character. Large windows continue into the updated kitchen, bringing in natural light and canal views while you cook and gather for meals.
The primary bedroom makes the most of the waterfront setting with a wall of glass facing the canal and a sliding door opening directly to the back patio, along with an en suite bath. One of the guest bedrooms also features vaulted ceilings and its own slider to an additional canal-facing patio, creating another quiet outdoor space just outside the room.
Outside, the home takes full advantage of its location on the water. Multiple patios are surrounded by mature landscaping, with space to dine, relax, or watch boats move along the canal. The private dock is a particularly special feature here, creating direct access to one of San Rafael’s navigable waterways and making kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or a day on the water as easy as stepping out your back door. Instead of heading elsewhere to launch, the canal begins just beyond the backyard.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
2,009± square feet
0.35± acre lot
Quiet cul-de-sac in Canal neighborhood
Waterfront home along San Rafael Creek
Private dock
Attached two-car
Mid-century modern architecture
Vaulted wood-beam ceilings
Floor-to-ceiling wall of windows with canal views
Open great room with floating wood-burning mid-century modern fireplace
Updated kitchen
Primary bedroom with canal views, ensuite bathroom, wall of windows, and slider to waterfront patio
Mature, lush landscaping
LOCATION
Quiet cul-de-sac setting in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood
Direct access to San Rafael Creek and the Bay waterways
Close to Pickleweed Park, shoreline paths, and the Bay Trail
Minutes from Downtown San Rafael dining, shopping, and entertainment
Convenient access to Highway 101 and I-580
A distinctive waterfront setting with recreation right outside your door
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Waterfront Living in San Rafael’s Canal Neighborhood
The Canal neighborhood offers a side of San Rafael that feels distinctly shaped by the water. San Rafael Creek extends toward the Bay, while nearby shoreline paths and parks create additional opportunities to walk, bike, and spend time outdoors. Downtown San Rafael is nearby for restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, the Rafael Film Center, and the businesses along Fourth Street, while the neighborhood also provides easy access to Highway 101 and I-580. From 12 Amalfi Place, the waterfront setting is paired with convenient access to the rest of San Rafael, offering a rare combination of life on the water and everyday conveniences.
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