NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Cascade Dr Fairfax, CA 94930

Estimated Value: $1,002,000 - $1,448,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,105 Sq Ft
$1,141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2023

Last sale price $1,350,000 $1,222 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,274/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Manor Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of October 2023

Prepare to fall in love with this magical 2+BR, 2BA home on a large sunny lot near town. An additional structure invites your creative genius. Oozing with charm and character, and turn-key, this home has been loved and lived-in such that you can actually feel the happy, wholesome vibes the moment you enter. Wood floors, elegant built-ins, Wedgewood stove, a bonus room off the primary suite - she's got it all! Vintage details with updated appointments. Sun-filled, updated kitchen looks out to the open grounds. Fabulous back yard with outdoor fireplace, plenty of room to entertain, an art studio, room for a grand farm-to-table garden or space to lounge. Newer roof. Basement with built-in workstation, laundry and utility sink. Lots of storage! 2 car detached garage. Easy access to Pam's Blue Ridge, the Cascades, Lake Lagunitas and back roads to the beaches. Fairfax is an uber hip, small community bustling with art, live music, boutique shopping and excellent restaurants. Great location, orientation, and heart. Love where you live.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Vantress Salk

Eleven Real Estate License #01279207 Listed on: 09/27/2023

Co-Listed By

Jurg Spoerry

Eleven Real Estate License #01384394

Last Buyer's Agent

Patty Rogers

Compass License #00669968

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,390

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Ridge
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,105 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-141-15

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,390

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Bolinas Rd (R) Cascade Drive (just before Laurel Drive)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman, Vintage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Plumbed, Hood Over Range
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
  • Master Bedroom Features: Sitting Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1221.72
  • Square Footage: 1105.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Synthetic Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Storage, Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance, Private
  • Property Condition: Original, Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Entry Gate, Fireplace
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Other
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Ridge, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Basement, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Elementary School: Ross Valley
  • Middle School: Tamalpais Union
  • High School: Ross Valley
  • Middle/Junior School District: Tamalpais Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 003-141-15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5998.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1924

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Ross Valley
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2023
Closed on
Oct 17, 2023
Sold by
Vescio Jennifer
Bought by
Thompson Caroline Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Danielle Vantress Salk
Eleven Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Patty Rogers
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
28.57%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$1,260,892

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$89,108
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2023
Closed on
Oct 13, 2023
Sold by
Buhles 2011 Living Trust
Bought by
Thompson Caroline Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Danielle Vantress Salk
Eleven Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Patty Rogers
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
28.57%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2021
Sold by
Buhles William and Buhles Anna
Bought by
Buhles William C and Buhles Anna C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2016
Sold by
Metz David Anthony and Venuso Tracy
Bought by
The Buhles 2011 Living Trust and Buhles Anna C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2015
Sold by
Metz Linda K
Bought by
Metz David Anthony and Venuso Tracy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2008
Sold by
Metz Linda K
Bought by
Metz Linda K

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2007
Sold by
Schaefer John T and Schaefer Diane
Bought by
Metz Linda K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,800
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2006
Sold by
Schaefer John
Bought by
Schaefer John T and Schaefer Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Schaefer Diana
Bought by
Schaefer John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1999
Sold by
Bonnema Susan J and Bonnema Susan J
Bought by
Sommer Ross and Bonnema Sommer Susan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Thompson Caroline Elizabeth -- First American Title
Thompson Caroline Elizabeth $1,350,000 First American Title
Buhles William C -- Old Republic Title Company
Buhles William C -- Old Republic Title Company
The Buhles 2011 Living Trust $790,000 Old Republic Title Company
Metz David Anthony $176,000 None Available
Metz Linda K -- None Available
Metz Linda K $878,000 Old Republic Title Company
Schaefer John T -- First American Title Co
Schaefer John -- Old Republic Title Company
Schaefer John $612,500 Old Republic Title Company
Sommer Ross -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Caroline Elizabeth $1,080,000
Closed Thompson Caroline Elizabeth $1,080,000
Previous Owner Buhles William C $410,000
Previous Owner Metz Linda K $87,800
Previous Owner Metz Linda K $702,400
Previous Owner Schaefer John T $490,000
Previous Owner Schaefer John $490,000
Previous Owner Sommer Ross $100,000
Previous Owner Sommer Ross $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Sold $1,350,000 +28.6% $1,222 / Sq Ft
10/04/2023 10/04/23 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2023 09/27/23 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $950 / 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 $19,390 $1,377,000 $918,000 $459,000
2024 $19,390 $1,350,000 $900,000 $450,000
2023 $12,733 $895,456 $597,350 $298,106
2022 $12,603 $877,898 $585,637 $292,261
2021 $12,329 $860,686 $574,155 $286,531
2020 $12,183 $851,864 $568,270 $283,594
2019 $12,339 $835,164 $557,130 $278,034
2018 $11,933 $818,794 $546,210 $272,584
2017 $12,322 $802,740 $535,500 $267,240
2016 $11,872 $787,000 $525,000 $262,000
2015 $10,201 $643,620 $450,012 $193,608
2014 $8,865 $559,670 $391,315 $168,355
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323909683

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 003-141-15