Attention Contractors/Builders/Project seekers! Prime opportunity for those with a simple vision to remake this back into a modern home of extraordinary stature.

This spacious 1917 custom-craftsman style house offers approximately 3000+/- square feet of living space across five bedrooms and four and a quarter bathrooms (tax records show 3Br/4Ba). The home sits on a lot of approximately .60 acres, providing ample room for various uses.

The custom-built home features a grand entry porch, inviting guests into the residence. Inside, the home showcases oak and douglas fir flooring, complemented by 9-foot ceilings with crown moldings on the first floor and vaulted ceilings on the second floor. This design creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The home's floor plan allows for flexible layout options to accommodate diverse preferences and lifestyles.

A very spacious primary suite is on the main level, including two walk-in closets.

From the formal entry area, a broad staircase leads to three bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms.

Plus an additional bedroom and bathroom with outside access and offers a versatile space for a variety of needs.

The tiled back porch, accessible from the dining room and kitchen, offers a tranquil space to enjoy meals or relax while appreciating the Mt Tamalpais view. The property also includes a separate bedroom and bathroom with outside access, providing flexible living arrangements.

The generous square footage and lot size provide opportunities for personalization and customization to suit the new owner's unique requirements.

For convenient parking, the home features a long curving driveway, and an oversized attached two-car garage, as well as a detached two-car garage, ensuring ample storage and space for vehicles.

Step into a home that offers more than just a great location—it’s a residence with rich historical significance and a unique connection to Marin County’s storied past.  This home is not just a place to live—it's a rare opportunity to own a piece of Marin's history, linked to influential figures in transportation, engineering, and architecture.

Historical Overview:

• Bragging Rights to the Nye Street Zip Code

Named after Captain David Nye, born in 1821 in Massachusetts, Superintendent of North Pacific Coast Railroad and the Marin County Water Department. This prestigious address carries the legacy of a pioneer who helped shape the region.

• Originally the Bianco Family Home

Built for Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bianco, a prominent car dealer born in Italy 1892, died in Marin 1975, whose influence spanned 11 western states and Alaska. This home reflects the prominence and success of one of San Rafael’s most well-known business figures. 

• Surveyed by John C. Oglesby in 1949

The renowned structural engineer behind the internationally recognized Alexander-Acacia Bridge, built in 1927. The bridge, a historical landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stands as a testament to Oglesby’s expertise and vision.

• Architect George Edward Bellows (EB) Hill 1955

George EB Hill received a degree in fine arts from Harvard University and an architectural degree from MIT. He became an Olympic figure skater and then moved to Marin to later become well known as a home renovation expert in the 1950s. George EB Hill drew the alterations to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bianco in 1955 and added the extended den. George EB Hill is in the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame.