$641,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2024

298 Forrest Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

Fairfax Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
620 Sq Ft
6,425 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,034 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Brookside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

About This Home

As of July 2024

Just five minutes across a footbridge to vibrant downtown Fairfax with its restaurants, shops and seasonal farmer's market, this sunny, 2Bd/1Ba fixer upper awaits your touches. The home includes hardwood floors, open-beam ceilings and opening skylights throughout. The full bath includes a jetted tub. You will love the tree-shaded decks overlooking the San Anselmo Creek. Built in 1961, the property includes a carport and one other off street parking space. Easy access to world class mountain biking and hiking trails and West Marin recreation. Much-loved location. Do not miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Fitting

Engel & Völkers License #01754912

Engel & Völkers

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Hennessey

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01952073

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,246

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 6,425 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 620 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-105-29

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,246

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Recommend: Heading West on SFD, L on Pacheco Ave, R Napa Ave, L on Dominga Ave. Park near 95 Dominga, take the path on the right side of 95 Dominga. Cross the footbridge, going thru the Private Property Gate (no dog), house is first on the left. Driveway is very steep and parking limited, not recommended to drive on Forrest Ave. to the property.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1475
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Of Rooms: 4
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Square Footage: 620.00
  • Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Skylight/Solar Tube
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Garden, Private, Stream Year Round
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Hookups Only

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 002-105-29
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6425.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1961

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Sold $641,000 +16.5% $1,034 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2024 07/10/24 For Sale $550,000 -- $887 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,246 $800,000 $600,000 $200,000
2023 $3,458 $130,633 $46,046 $84,587
2022 $3,372 $128,073 $45,144 $82,929
2021 $3,267 $125,532 $44,244 $81,288
2020 $3,183 $124,245 $43,791 $80,454
2019 $2,778 $121,809 $42,932 $78,877
2018 $2,943 $119,422 $42,091 $77,331
2017 $2,857 $117,080 $41,265 $75,815
2016 $2,715 $114,785 $40,456 $74,329
2015 $3,175 $113,061 $39,849 $73,212
2014 $3,211 $110,846 $39,068 $71,778
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $448,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $641,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324053710

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APN: 002-105-29

California Marin County Fairfax 94930 Fairfax

298 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA

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This home is located at 298 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 and is currently priced at $641,000, approximately $1,033 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 298 Forrest Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, White Hill Middle School, and Archie Williams High School.

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