An Eichler Full of Original Details and Midcentury Charm Lists For $1.2M

Original wood paneling abounds in this San Rafael gem.

If you're looking for an Eichler with many of its original details intact—this just might be the home for you. Located in San Rafael, this three-bedroom, two-bath Eichler features 1,409 square feet of living space and a large two-car garage.

Built in 1961, the home has many of the classic elements one looks for in an Eichler: an open floor plan, an original brick fireplace, Philippine Mahogany-paneled walls, radiant heating, and globe pendant lighting.

Select updates make the home comfortable for contemporary living—including dual-pane sliding glass doors, which lead to the beautifully landscaped backyard garden. 

This classic Eichler may not have an atrium, but it's priced slightly lower as a result. 

This classic Eichler may not have an atrium, but it's priced slightly lower as a result. 

The entry hall is clad in original Philippine mahogany paneling for a warm, authentic midcentury vibe. 

The entry hall is clad in original Philippine mahogany paneling for a warm, authentic midcentury vibe. 

The home features original wood-paneled closets with Japanese-style sliding doors.

The home features original wood-paneled closets with Japanese-style sliding doors.

The open-plan living area comprises a kitchen, a dining area, and a cozy sitting nook. The tall tongue-and-groove ceiling provides an open, airy feel. 

The open-plan living area comprises a kitchen, a dining area, and a cozy sitting nook. The tall tongue-and-groove ceiling provides an open, airy feel. 

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The dining area is bright thanks to an expanse of glass. 

The dining area is bright thanks to an expanse of glass. 

A look at the open kitchen. Bar seating creates an additional casual spot to eat.

A look at the open kitchen. Bar seating creates an additional casual spot to eat.

The living room is anchored by an original brick fireplace and surrounded by walls of glass. 

The living room is anchored by an original brick fireplace and surrounded by walls of glass. 

Another view of the living room. 

Another view of the living room. 

A dividing wall separates the living room from the kitchen. 

A dividing wall separates the living room from the kitchen. 

The master bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. Sliding glass doors lead to a lovely little outdoor terrace.

The master bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. Sliding glass doors lead to a lovely little outdoor terrace.

This outdoor space lies just off the master bedroom.

This outdoor space lies just off the master bedroom.

One of the other three bedrooms. 

One of the other three bedrooms. 

The beautifully landscaped backyard features a lush lawn, a spacious side patio, and a large side yard with a variety of blossoming trees and flowers.

The beautifully landscaped backyard features a lush lawn, a spacious side patio, and a large side yard with a variety of blossoming trees and flowers.

89 de la Guerra is currently listed for $1,200,000 by Renee Adelmann of EichlerforSale.com.

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
Dwell Contributor
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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