NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Forrest Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

Estimated Value: $1,412,348 - $1,638,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,960 Sq Ft
$766/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 21, 2021

Last sale price $1,275,000 $651 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,491/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Forest View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brookside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Marble Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2021

Designed by Rushton-Chartock and boasting of engineered construction in 2005, this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Craftsman style home is ideally located between the downtown areas of both Fairfax and San Anselmo. The large main bedroom suite is elegant and private with ample, soft light. A versatile open floor plan in the main living area with high ceilings, gas burning fireplace and side deck, provide an airy indoor/outdoor living experience for comfortable entertaining. The bright, efficient kitchen includes a pantry, granite countertops, eat-in bar area and top-of-the-line Dacor range. The detailed craftsmanship throughout the home, includes large Anderson windows, gleaming hardwood floors, stylish furnishings, 2-car garage, plus 3 additional off-street parking spaces, 2 decks and hill and tree views, all in a tranquil, yet convenient location. Although Forrest Ave is slightly elevated over the valley floor, a public stairway has you in Fairfax in minutes for dining and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Fitting

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley License #01754912 Listed on: 08/04/2021

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Flandermeyer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01880107

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 6,399 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,960 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Forest Views

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Suppression System

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-192-36

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom
  • Directions To Property: Heading West on Center Blvd towards Fairfax, Left on San Anselmo Ave, Right on Forest Ave, At Fairfax boundary, turns into Forrest Ave. 159 on the left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1469
  • Stories: 4
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary, Craftsman
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Jetted Tub, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 650.51
  • Square Footage: 1960
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Kitchen Features: Marble Counter, Pantry Closet
  • Lower Level: Garage, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Ceiling Insulation, Cement Siding, Floor Insulation, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool: No
  • View: Forest

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Suppression System, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 002-192-36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6399

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2005

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2021
Closed on
Sep 9, 2021
Sold by
George Laurence M and The Laurence M George 2007 Liv
Bought by
Gilbert James Conrad and Young Jessica Hastings
Seller's Agent
Daniel Fitting
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
Buyer's Agent
Susan Flandermeyer
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,501,087

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$226,087
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Outstanding Balance
$926,739
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$574,348

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2013
Sold by
George Laurence M
Bought by
George Laurence M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2013
Sold by
Durant Michael and Durant Jean
Bought by
George Laurence M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2006
Sold by
Blanchard Robert J and Blanchard Jill E
Bought by
Durant Michael and Durant Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,800
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Blanchard Robert J
Bought by
Blanchard Robert J and Blanchard Jill E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,500
Interest Rate
6.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2002
Sold by
Blanchard Jill E
Bought by
Blanchard Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,500
Interest Rate
6.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Lemaitre Jean M
Bought by
Blanchard Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,500
Interest Rate
6.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1997
Sold by
Lemaitre Jean M
Bought by
Lemaitre Jean M
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
Gilbert James Conrad $1,275,000 Fidelity National Title Co
George Laurence M -- Old Republic Title Company
George Laurence M -- Old Republic Title Company
George Laurence M $765,000 Old Republic Title Company
Durant Michael $999,000 California Land Title Marin
Blanchard Robert J -- --
Blanchard Robert J -- Old Republic Title Company
Blanchard Robert J $95,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lemaitre Jean M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gilbert James Conrad $1,020,000
Previous Owner George Laurence M $417,000
Previous Owner Durant Michael $199,800
Previous Owner Durant Michael $799,200
Previous Owner Blanchard Robert J $66,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Sold $1,275,000 0.0% $651 / Sq Ft
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $651 / 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 $19,709 $1,353,030 $795,900 $557,130
2024 $19,005 $1,326,510 $780,300 $546,210
2023 $18,799 $1,300,500 $765,000 $535,500
2022 $18,611 $1,275,000 $750,000 $525,000
2021 $13,605 $870,278 $500,552 $369,726
2020 $13,431 $861,359 $495,422 $365,937
2019 $12,993 $844,475 $485,711 $358,764
2018 $12,562 $827,921 $476,190 $351,731
2017 $12,316 $811,687 $466,853 $344,834
2016 $11,773 $795,775 $457,701 $338,074
2015 $11,756 $783,826 $450,828 $332,998
2014 $11,319 $768,472 $441,997 $326,475
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daniel Fitting

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Daniel Fitting

    Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

    (415) 328-2212

    3 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Daniel Fitting
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  • Susan Flandermeyer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Susan Flandermeyer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 461-3000

    8 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Susan Flandermeyer
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321073976

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 002-192-36

California Marin County Fairfax 94930

159 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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