A Modernized Marin County Eichler Lists For $1.5M

This light, bright midcentury home is renovated and ready for its next owner.

Love Eichler homes, but not interested in taking on an extensive renovation? This 1957 model may be for you. Located in San Rafael's lower Lucas Valley, this 1,805-square-foot midcentury home is completely remodeled and modernized. 

While 595 Blackberry Lane has a contemporary look that may not appeal to Eichler purists, the home's lovely midcentury bones and move-in ready status make it quite the find. The four-bedroom, two-bath residence features a huge great room centered around a bright, contemporary kitchen—instead of an atrium—an omission that adds precious square footage to the living space. 

The entry features a covered patio, new doors, and full-height windows. 

The entry features a covered patio, new doors, and full-height windows. 

The home opens to a light-filled sitting area which fronts the open-plan layout. 

The home opens to a light-filled sitting area which fronts the open-plan layout. 

The interior is bright and airy with a white tongue and groove ceiling.

The interior is bright and airy with a white tongue and groove ceiling.

The lack of a central atrium adds square footage to the living space. 

The lack of a central atrium adds square footage to the living space. 

The centerpiece of the open plan is an updated kitchen with a breakfast bar.

The centerpiece of the open plan is an updated kitchen with a breakfast bar.

The clean, contemporary interior is perfect for entertaining. 

The clean, contemporary interior is perfect for entertaining. 

The open kitchen also features a large breakfast island with stone countertops, a gas cooktop, and a double oven.

The open kitchen also features a large breakfast island with stone countertops, a gas cooktop, and a double oven.

Shop the Look
Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
When Florence Knoll challenged Eero Saarinen to create a chair that she could curl up in, she found the right candidate for the task. The Womb Chair and Ottoman (1946) feature enveloping forms that continue as one of the most iconic representations of midcentury organic modernism.
Vitra Nelson Popsicle Clock
Vitra Nelson Popsicle Clock
George Nelson Associates first launched as a studio by George Nelson in 1947 in New York City and employed some of the most celebrated designers of the time, including Irving Harper, Don Ervin, and Charles Pollock, all of whom contributed to the clocks.
The living/dining room boasts designer lighting and a wood-burning fireplace.  

The living/dining room boasts designer lighting and a wood-burning fireplace.  

A look at the living area.

A look at the living area.

Dual-pane track sliding doors form a wall of glass which can be completely opened to the backyard. Clerestory windows at the top provide additional light. 

Dual-pane track sliding doors form a wall of glass which can be completely opened to the backyard. Clerestory windows at the top provide additional light. 

The interior view from the exterior terrace. 

The interior view from the exterior terrace. 

The private covered patio is the perfect spot to dine al fresco or enjoy indoor/outdoor living. 

The private covered patio is the perfect spot to dine al fresco or enjoy indoor/outdoor living. 

The 8,250-square-foot lot (per tax records) includes landscaped back and side yards.

The 8,250-square-foot lot (per tax records) includes landscaped back and side yards.

The master suite features double closets, sliding glass doors leading outside, and an ensuite bathroom. 

The master suite features double closets, sliding glass doors leading outside, and an ensuite bathroom. 

The master bath has a tiled shower and a double vanity. 

The master bath has a tiled shower and a double vanity. 

Every room has its own mini-split heating/air conditioning unit.

Every room has its own mini-split heating/air conditioning unit.

The house features a spacious two-car garage with interior access.

The house features a spacious two-car garage with interior access.

Related Reading: 7 Modern Eichler Renovations in California

595 Blackberry Lane, San Rafael is currently listed for $1,525,000 by Renee Adelmann of Marin Modern Real Estate, Inc. 

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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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