NOT LISTED FOR SALE

154 Ridgeway Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

Estimated Value: $1,096,000 - $1,219,028

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,668 Sq Ft
$702/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2024

Last sale price $1,120,000 $671 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,483/month

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hidden Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2024

Discover your dreams perched on the hill near downtown Fairfax. This charming mid-century residence with AC offers peace & potential in beautiful Marin. Located 1 block from hiking trails, only a 7-minute stroll to downtown Fairfax, you'll have great access to restaurants, markets, shopping, live music, and a movie theater. Enjoy the airy feel of cathedral ceilings in living room & upstairs bedrooms. Nice street-to-street lot w/ views of hills, forests & epic sunsets. Experience single-level living with 2 bedrooms on main floor. Downstairs bedrooms have outdoor entrances for added privacy. Wraparound deck is bathed in sunlight, w/ 2 motorized awnings for shade. Kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & butcher block counter. This home is ready for indoor/outdoor living & offers plenty of space for your creative ideas. Whether you're seeking a quiet getaway, cozy hideaway, pied-a-terre, or 1031 income property, you'll find it here. There's room for office, workouts, library, a quiet sanctuary nestled safely in your castle on a hill. Make rental income from downstairs rooms. Separate modern structure w/ windows & sink awaits your artistic projects. Come explore the endless possibilities at 154 Ridgeway Ave & see why Fairfax is Marin's best-kept secret.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Gordy

Corcoran Icon Properties License #02042937 Listed on: 09/05/2024

Corcoran Icon Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Link Allen

Vanguard Properties License #01378539

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,652 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,668 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Wood Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Studio bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding
  • Wrap Around Porch

Additional Homes

  • Separate Entry Quarters

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-214-20

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: GPS might tell you to turn on Chester Ave, but better to stay on Live Oak Ave until Ridgeway Ave. From Sir Francis Drake coming from San Anselmo, turn right on Willow Ave. Left on Maple Ave, Left on Live Oak Ave, Right on Ridgeway Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1527
  • Stories: 3
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary, Mid-Century
  • Second Unit Private Entry: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1668.00
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Wood Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, In Law Apartment, Studio
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Balcony, Closet, Ground Floor, Outside Access

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Shape Regular
  • Roof: Foam
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning, Back Porch, Wrap Around Porch
  • View: Hills, Mountains, Valley, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 001-214-20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6652.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1963

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Description: Studio w/ full bathroom
  • Second Unit Kitchen: No
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Attached

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2024
Closed on
Dec 17, 2024
Sold by
Jessica Green Living Trust and Kehl David Christian
Bought by
Christian N Stark And Elvira C Stark Revocabl and Stark
Seller's Agent
Stephen Gordy
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Link Allen
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,000
-10.33%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$1,171,507

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,507
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Outstanding Balance
$565,517
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$605,990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2024
Sold by
Green Jessica
Bought by
Jessica Green Living Trust and Green

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2014
Sold by
Green Jessica
Bought by
Green Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,800
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1998
Sold by
Derosa Nestor
Bought by
Green Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
6.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1994
Sold by
Layne Raymond Paul and Layne Valerie Witten
Bought by
Green Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
8.65%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Christian N Stark And Elvira C Stark Revocabl $1,120,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Jessica Green Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Green Jessica -- Old Republic Title Company
Green Jessica -- Fidelity National Title
Green Jessica $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Christian N Stark And Elvira C Stark Revocabl $570,000
Previous Owner Green Jessica $208,800
Previous Owner Green Jessica $86,000
Previous Owner Green Jessica $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/23/2024 12/23/24 Sold $1,120,000 -2.6% $671 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $1,150,000 -7.9% $689 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $1,249,000 +11.5% $749 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 Off Market $1,120,000 -- --
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $809 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $16,287 $1,115,000 $700,000 $415,000
2024 $7,658 $473,226 $197,594 $275,632
2023 $7,406 $463,949 $193,720 $270,229
2022 $7,476 $454,852 $189,922 $264,930
2021 $7,129 $445,935 $186,199 $259,736
2020 $7,185 $441,362 $184,290 $257,072
2019 $6,830 $432,708 $180,676 $252,032
2018 $6,723 $424,225 $177,134 $247,091
2017 $6,582 $415,908 $173,661 $242,247
2016 $6,253 $407,755 $170,257 $237,498
2015 $6,255 $401,631 $167,700 $233,931
2014 $5,933 $393,764 $164,415 $229,349
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Stephen Gordy

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (415) 496-2600

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Stephen Gordy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Link Allen

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 302-8877

    2 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Link Allen
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324063424

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 001-214-20

California Marin County Fairfax 94930

154 Ridgeway Ave, Fairfax, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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