Marin County's famous spinning house is for sale for the first time

Key Points:

• Novato, an inland city in Marin County with about 52,000 residents, is gaining attention for its unique architectural landmarks visible from Highway 101, including the Buck Institute, Birkenstock building, and the rotating Harkleroad round house.
• The rotating round house, also known as the “potato chip house,” along with five other properties designed by Sam Harkleroad, is now for sale together for $3.3 million, offering a rare chance to own distinctive local history.
• Sam Harkleroad, despite lacking formal architectural training, created innovative structures over 60 years ago using recycled materials; the round house spins 320 degrees on a pedestal using a simple motor and railroad track mechanism.
• The properties sit on about 2.25 acres near Highway 101’s De Long Avenue exit, and all seven homes are currently tenant-occupied with utilities paid individually.
• The unique design of the round house has occasionally confused visitors, some of whom mistakenly thought it was a restaurant and entered the home after seeing it from the freeway.