Welcome to 428 El Faisan Dr, a peaceful hillside retreat where space, nature, and community come together. Located in the gated Quail Hill community in Marin County, this 1, 774 sq ft townhome offers a bright, open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings, venting skylights, and freshly finished beams that create a warm, airy feel. The updated kitchen features granite counters, a matching backsplash, GE Cafe appliances, and a dual-fuel range with double ovens - perfect for cooking and entertaining. The spacious primary suite includes dual vanities, two closets (including a walk-in), and great natural light. A sunroom off the bedroom opens to the serene hillside, an ideal spot for coffee or quiet moments. Two lofts add flexibility, and thoughtful upgrades like central vacuum, extra roof insulation, new modern kitchen chandeliers, and updated hardware make life easier. Storage abounds with built-in garage cabinets, a large coat closet, and an extra room off the garage - ideal for a gym or workshop. Enjoy mountain views from the front patio and miles of peaceful roads for walks and bike rides. Great schools, a pool, clubhouse, saunas, and nearby shopping and dining make this home a true gem!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Features: Sitting Room, Outside Access, Closet
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom Features: Window, Walk-In Closet, Tile, Double Vanity
- Bathroom 1 Description: Tile, Shower Stall(s)
Interior Features
- Central Vacuum
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
Appliances
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Gas Water Heater
- Gas Cooktop
- Free-Standing Refrigerator
- Dual Fuel
- Double Oven
- Disposal
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry Features: Sink, In Garage, Ground Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Kitchen and Dining
- Pantry Closet
- Granite Counters
- Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Bar
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Level: Main
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Gas Starter
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room Level: Main
- Family Room Features: Skylight(s), Cathedral/Vaulted
- Living Room Features: Skylight(s), Beamed Ceilings, Deck Attached, Cathedral/Vaulted
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Fencing: Gated
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Patio, Enclosed
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk, Asphalt
Land Info
- Street Lights
- Curb(s)
- Close to Clubhouse
- Lot Description: Street Lights, Curb(s), Close to Clubhouse
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
- Topography: Hillside, Lot Sloped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2500
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Open Parking Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Driveway, Workshop in Garage, Guest, Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Parking Total: 4
Home Features
- View: Mountain(s)
- Security Features: Unguarded Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
Rental Info
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Sauna, Recreation Room, Pool, Clubhouse
- Association Fee: 900
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Roof, Road, Pool, Management, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Insurance on Structure, Common Areas
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 900
- Association Name: Quail Hill Townhouses
- Association Phone: 4153218283
- Pets Allowed: Dogs OK, Cats OK
School Information
- Elementary School District: Miller Creek School District
- High School District: Marin
- Middle or Junior School District: Marin
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units In Community: 1
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Gated
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Marin
- Cross Street: Northgate Dr & El Faisan Dr
- Current Use: Residential
- Directions: N on 101, Exit onto Freitas Parkway, Left on Northgate Dr, Right onto El Faisan Dr, house is on the right.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: San Rafael
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Quail Hill Townhouses
- Parcel Number: 17538029
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3538
- Subdivision: Quail Hill Townhouses
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1774
- Year Built: 1975
- Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Building Area Total: 1774
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood
- Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Combination
- Levels: Three Or More
- Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 50
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Wood
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Architectural Style: Colonial
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Internet Available
- Cable Available
- Water Source: Meter on Site
