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Sold on 10/16/2021

171 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930

$1,384,000

Last sold 10/16/2021 for $1.31M

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,504

    Sqft ($874/Sqft)

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About 171 Forrest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1912
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,263 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
Tucked in a secluded neighborhood, yet minutes to Dt Fairfax, this storybook home is the perfect oasis. Built in 1912 & beautifully remodeled, 2-bed + Office/bdr, 2-ba home evokes a charm all its own. Elevating the everyday w/ hardwoods & exposed beams, ample windows welcome warmth & light. The upstairs boasts an inviting living room w/ gas FP flanked by handcrafted bookshelves. Decked in S/S appliances & granite, a gourmet kitchen offers French doors that lead outward to a deck. Appointed with an office or bdr, the upstairs incls. private bd w/ deck & bath. Downstairs offers the poss of separate living quarters w/ kitchenette, primary bedroom/bath & media room/den perfect for continued living space or guests/renters. Boasting central dual-zoned AC & heating w/ high-filtration air purifier, this private locale offers off-street 2-car parking. A retreat-like setting w/ 3 outdoor decks & scenic views, this hillside haven includes a heated outdoor shower & gas hook-up for outdoor grill
Listed by
Listing Agent - Marni Cunha
Listing Office - Hedge Realty
Source: BAREIS mls logo
MLS#321066075 • last updated 10 months ago
Movoto checked BAREIS for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central, MultiZone
Heating Central, Fireplace(s), MultiZone
Levels/Style 2, Two, Cottage, Rustic
SqFt 1504
SubType Detached, Single Family Residence
Type Residential
Year Built 1912
MLS # 321066075
Status Closed
On Market Date 2021-08-09
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1897
Lot Size (SqFt) 8263
Condition Updated/Remodeled
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Primary Bathroom Double Sinks, Granite, Multiple Shower Heads, Tile
Primary Bedroom Closet, Ground Floor, Sitting Area
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Marble, Multiple Shower Heads, Shower Stall(s), Tile
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Living Room Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling, View
Kitchen Pantry Closet, Stone Counter
Dining Room Dining/Family Combo
Other Rooms Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Possible Guest
Laundry Dryer Included, Ground Floor, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
Flooring Laminate, Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven
Fireplace Desc Living Room
Interior Features Open Beam Ceiling
Exterior
Roof Composition
Construction Ceiling Insulation, Redwood Siding
# Parking Spaces 2
Parking Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Space
Fencing Wood
Lot Desc Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Patio/ Porch Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Public, Internet Available
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Green Features: Energy Efficient Appliances, Cooling, Exposure/Shade, Heating, Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater
Water Source Meter On Site, Public, Water District
Pool No
Security Features Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater
Spa No
Location
View(s) Mountains
Area Fairfax
County Marin
APN 002-192-05
Multifamily Details
$1.38M
Range: $1.23M-$1.53M
Last 30 days 
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $17,617 +4.4%
    $1,218,123 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $16,869 +1.1%
    $1,194,242 +8.2%
  • 2022
    $16,688 +1.2%
    $1,103,760
  • 2021
    $16,497 +8.5%
    $1,103,760 +1.35%
  • 2020
    $15,208 -0.4%
    $1,089,052 +10.01%
  • 2019
    $15,268 +5.7%
    $990,000 -1.98%
  • 2018
    $14,451 +4.4%
    $1,010,000 +5.13%
  • 2017
    $13,841 +17.7%
    $960,750 +5.0%
  • 2016
    $11,762 +3.8%
    $915,000
  • 2015
    $11,337
    —
  • 171 Forrest Ave
    $1.31M
  • A0500
    —
  • 94930
    $1.19M +14% y/y
  • Fairfax
    $1.19M +10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
165 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 $1,432,000 2/— 1,384 0.01
170 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 $1,599,000 4/2 2,480 0.03
175 Francis Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960 $1,365,000 2/2 1,113 0.03
180 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 $1,360,000 3/2 1,750 0.03
162 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 $1,405,000 3/2 1,365 0.03
159 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 $1,616,000 4/2 1,960 0.03
186 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 $1,369,000 2/1 1,869 0.04
187 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 $1,092,000 2/2 1,074 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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