luxury properties for sale Marin County, United States

Tucked among the trees in the heart of Forest Knolls, this enchanting cottage is the kind of home that instantly makes you exhale. Filled with character and thoughtfully curated, every space has been designed to feel warm, inviting, and effortlessly livable. Morning light pours through the kitchen, creating an inspiring place to gather over coffee or prepare meals while surrounded by nature. The kitchen leads out to one of two decks offering an inviting setting for entertaining family and friends, while the other is perfectly positioned to soak up the sunshine, creating a peaceful retreat to relax with a book or simply listen to the sounds of the surrounding redwoods. Extensively improved for peace of mind, the home features a newer septic system (2021), new support piers, refreshed landscaping, and numerous additional upgrades that make everyday living as easy as it is beautiful. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a peaceful retreat for two, or the perfect weekend escape from the city, this is a home where life naturally slows down. It's the kind of place where mornings begin with coffee on the deck, afternoons are spent exploring nearby trails, and evenings end under the stars. Forest Knolls and the greater West Marin community continue to blossom into one of Marin's most beloved destinations. Spend your mornings at Pump Espresso Bar, pick up local provisions at the Lagunitas Market or the Farm Stand, then explore the endless hiking and biking trails or spend the day in nearby Samuel P. Taylor State Park. As the day winds down, enjoy live music and cocktails at the iconic Papermill Creek Saloon. Best of all, you're just about eight minutes from the vibrant shops, restaurants, and conveniences of downtown Fairfax—offering the perfect balance of peaceful retreat and everyday accessibility. For those seeking a simpler pace, a stronger connection to nature, or an inspiring weekend getaway, this is more than a home—it's a place to recharge, entertain, and truly unwind. This is West Marin living at its most charming: timeless, tranquil, and connected to everything that makes the area so special.

Two Cottages (two-bed/one-bath and one-bed/one bath) share uniquely private, fenced and gated, flat lot in town with two+ car parking. One block to beach, Dipsea Trail, grocery, shops, village green playground and basketball court, and Parkside Cafe! No need for your car until you leave. Originally owned by Nathan Stinson, these 1914 cottages have been updated without losing their historic charm. Amenities: Bosch Dishwashers, Fisher & Paykel refrigerators, propane gas stoves (one is Bertazzoni), on-demand gas water heaters, modern electric wall heaters, full-size washer/gas dryers, wood floors, propane hookups for barbecues, outdoor showers, and #42 has a Softub Spa. The cottages have private redwood decks with Mount Tam views for dining and entertaining, along with sitting areas to have a private read or sunbathe. The Red Shed has three areas: 1) Beach toys, wetsuits, boogie boards, chairs, and a chest with towels. 2) Storage for bikes, cushions, etc. 3) Exercise Room with spin bike, bench, mirrored wall. Plum and apple trees, hydrangeas, roses, fuchsia, trumpet, honeysuckle, nasturtium and jasmine vines, bulbs, and majestic Black Walnut Tree provide the beauty of nature and privacy. Buy with friends/family to share, or keep it all to yourself! Guests loved their stays for six years. VRBO reviews 9.8 rating.

Located in coveted Indian Valley, this gated, flat-acre equestrian estate offers an inviting, updated 1900 farmhouse and a classic red barn designed as an ADU, creating a relaxing retreat. Thoughtfully arranged to accommodate horses, the property includes front and rear paddocks, three stalls with turnouts, two tack rooms, hay storage, and trailer and equipment parking. Garden areas, a greenhouse, and additional sheds add versatility for a hobby-farm lifestyle, including dog runs and a charming henhouse for chickens. The main home features a covered front porch, a spacious living room, skylights, and French doors that open to a patio and pergola, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The backyard feels straight out of a luxury magazine, presenting an elegant backdrop for entertaining with a spa and firepit. The signature barn includes a three-car roll-up garage with high ceilings, a mechanical lift, a separate lower-level room suitable for a studio, office, or gym, and a full apartment above the garage with dormer view windows. Just down the road, the Indian Valley Preserve offers trails for horseback riding, hiking, biking, and walking. Convenient access to downtown Novato and Highway 101. An exceptional opportunity to reside in a peaceful, country-like setting with the flexibility to create a lifestyle that reflects your vision.

Get ready! This Tam Valley charmer is love at first sight! Built in 1989, this well-designed Tam Valley home offers ease of living in a setting made for those who love the outdoors. Whether enjoying your own private, sunny, fenced backyard, or access to some of Marin's finest hiking, biking and dog walking trails right out your front door, you will find it all here. The efficient three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath floor plan lives large including both a living/dining area and the always-popular kitchen and family room combination, with direct access to the mature, landscaped yard. The welcoming living room features cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and a gas fueled fireplace, with sliding doors and picture windows overlooking the greenery outside. The updated kitchen includes quartz counter tops, a generous breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and an easy connection to the cozy family room. A powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a fireplace, walk-in closet and a private bath with a tiled shower and separate tub. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms share a full bathroom with shower over tub. An attached two-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage. Easy access to 101 and just minutes to Tam Junction and many shops and restaurants including favorites like Hook Fish and Good Earth. This home provides convenience, comfort and the outdoor lifestyle - a combination of all the reasons we love Marin.

Perfectly sited on an unprecedented, level lot in the heart of Sausalito, this vintage residence offers a generational opportunity to experience the ultimate Marin waterfront lifestyle. Properties combining this level of historic charm with a flawless, flat topography, flexible floor plan and immediate proximity to downtown are extraordinarily rare. Exuding warmth and enduring character, this captivating residence built in 1900 marries its vintage architectural pedigree with the demands of modern living. Sun-drenched, graciously scaled rooms flow seamlessly into one another, showcasing bespoke period details, classic millwork, and large windows that invite the outside in. Every corner of the home tells a story of timeless elegance, offering a sophisticated yet comfortable sanctuary. Located mere blocks from the water's edge, you are a short, level stroll away from Sausalito’s renowned restaurants, chic boutique shopping, the Sausalito Yacht Club and the San Francisco ferry. It is the perfect marriage of a tranquil, charming retreat and an effortless, world-class commute.

It's a feeling, not just a house. With a glimpse of the ocean from the main residence to stunning views from the top deck, this quintessential Bohemian refuge is an ideal spot to recharge. Here, days are measured by the tides and changing light, while the simple pleasures of life by the sea are amplified. A handcrafted brick patio outside a bejeweled front door is the perfect spot for slow mornings, hot coffee, and soothing sea air. Inside, warm knotty pine walls, seasoned fir floors, wood ceilings, corbels and selected vintage stained glass are calming. Warm yourself by the wood-burning fireplace in the main living area where there's space for both gathering and quiet retreat. The lower level provides private guest quarters, full bath, sauna, a whimsical turret and a hand-carved door depicting whales. The top level offers two detached cabins on a roomy deck where a hot tub is positioned for optimal viewing of daytime surfers or nighttime twinkling lights across the sea.