$605,000
SOLD DEC 2, 2019

23 Maple Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,127 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$537 Per Sq Ft

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Hidden Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of June 2025

Delightful home, once owned by famous Fairfax author now awaits. Gleaming wood floors, captivating views, and distinctive fireplace create a charming and inviting space. Bring your ideas for updating the kitchen and bath or live in as is! Close to downtown Fairfax, 7 min to town (on foot, per Google).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Coleman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01336715 Listed on: 07/24/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

John Shaw

Inactive Office License #00815109

Inactive Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,172

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,127 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-236-33

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,172

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: From 101 N: Exit San Anselmo to Sir Francis Drake; continue toward Fairfax, then R Willow; L Maple.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1800
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, GSRG, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Number Of Rooms: 4
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 536.82
  • Square Footage: 1127
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Other
  • Roof: Other
  • Fencing: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Forest, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, Internet Available, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 001-236-33
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1948

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Hetherington Kelly P and Hetherington Grant
Bought by
Preston Isabelle A and Preston Joseph B
Seller's Agent
Margot Edde
Christie's International Real
Buyer's Agent
Ian Ivarson
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Total Days on Market
121
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-47.64%
Original Mortgage
$695,000
Outstanding Balance
$695,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$219,722

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Hetherington Kelly P
Bought by
Hetherington Kelly P and Hetherington Grant

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2020
Sold by
Steinberg Eric
Bought by
Hetherington Kelly P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2019
Closed on
Nov 18, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Sterling C and Sterling Johnson 2019 Living T
Bought by
Steinberg Eric
Seller's Agent
Susan Coleman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Shaw
Inactive Office
List Price
$605,000
Sold Price
$605,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$453,750
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Sterling C
Bought by
Johnson Sterling C and Sterling Johnson 2019 Living T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2014
Sold by
Johnson Sterling C
Bought by
Johnson Sterling C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$855,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2007
Sold by
Osullivan Maryann
Bought by
Johnson Sterling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2007
Sold by
Lamott Anne P
Bought by
Johnson Sterling C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1995
Sold by
Wilton Nicholas and Oppenheimer Jennie
Bought by
Lamott Anne P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
8.6%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $995,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $616,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $605,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $630,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $239,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $695,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $453,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $855,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $211,900 Unknown
Previous Owner $203,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $995,000 0.0% $883 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $995,000 +64.5% $883 / Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Sold $605,000 0.0% $537 / Sq Ft
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2019 07/24/19 For Sale $605,000 -- $537 / 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 $11,172 $666,580 $432,968 $233,612
2024 $11,172 $653,512 $424,480 $229,032
2023 $11,014 $640,703 $416,160 $224,543
2022 $10,863 $628,140 $408,000 $220,140
2021 $10,609 $615,824 $400,000 $215,824
2020 $10,395 $605,000 $400,000 $205,000
2019 $12,047 $756,617 $534,436 $222,181
2018 $11,624 $741,786 $523,960 $217,826
2017 $11,392 $727,246 $513,690 $213,556
2016 $10,117 $649,574 $458,523 $191,051
2015 $9,744 $612,806 $432,569 $180,237
2014 $8,464 $532,875 $376,147 $156,728
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21916409

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 001-236-33