$1,298,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

269 Castro St Forest Knolls, CA 94933

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$899 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • In Ground Pool
  • Private Lot
  • Archie Williams High School Rated A
  • Ridge View
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2025

This stunning gated compound is the ultimate destination retreat in the heart of the San Geronimo Valley. This beautiful Lagunitas property presents as a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, updated kitchen and baths, seamless indoor / outdoor flow with a contemporary open floor plan. Mature gardens and grounds flank all parts of the property detailing the beautiful gardens, Ipe Decks, expansive level yard and pool area with detached studio and pool gazebo. This legacy West Marin property is the Ideal retreat you will want to share for generations, and a destination we will all want to call home. This is truly a destination property, offering the perfect balance of Northern California living for both indoor and outdoor entertaining---all just minutes from downtown Fairfax, at the gateway to some of West Marin's best parks and open space preserves, with some of the finest hiking, biking, and riding trails in the Bay Area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Cusick

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01260333 Listed on: 04/30/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lee Parkhurst

Compass License #00883718

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,980

Year Built

  • Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Ridge Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 169-012-17

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,980

Year Built

Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sir Francis Drake to Castro
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5298
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Family Room Features: Great Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Piped, Insert
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Balcony

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front, Private, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Guest House, Outbuilding, Workshop, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Fenced
  • View: Ridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Private, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Propane Tank Owned
  • Water Source: Public, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 169-012-17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23078.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1979

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Melody-Mackey Lisa Christine and Mackey Robert R
Bought by
House Jane
Seller's Agent
Michael Cusick
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lee Parkhurst
Compass
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,298,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,000
-5.6%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-98.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,033,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,031,972
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,815

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Melody Mackey Lisa Christine
Bought by
Melody Mackey Lisa Christine and Mackey Robert R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2018
Sold by
Mackey Robert
Bought by
Melody Mackey Lisa Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Pefley Richard J
Bought by
Pefley Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2017
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na
Bought by
Pefley Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Wilson Becky H
Bought by
Hsbc Bank Usa National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1997
Sold by
Jonathan Little
Bought by
Little Becky H W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1993
Sold by
Teague Laurie E
Bought by
Little Jonathan and Little Becky Hw

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
3.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,298,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $200,000 Cal Land Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Co
Grant Deed $515,000 Old Republic Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Clear Title
Deed $480,000 First American Title
Trustee Deed $597,213 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $329,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,033,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $400,000 VA
Previous Owner $310,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $430,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $430,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $575,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $445,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $390,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $375,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $335,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $298,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $290,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $263,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $1,298,000 -5.6% $899 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $952 / 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 $7,980 $585,971 $369,788 $216,183
2024 $7,980 $574,482 $362,537 $211,945
2023 $7,803 $563,218 $355,429 $207,789
2022 $7,627 $552,177 $348,461 $203,716
2021 $7,562 $541,352 $341,630 $199,722
2020 $7,517 $535,806 $338,130 $197,676
2019 $7,284 $525,300 $331,500 $193,800
2018 $7,007 $489,600 $336,600 $153,000
2017 $6,875 $517,774 $258,887 $258,887
2016 $6,771 $507,624 $253,812 $253,812
2015 $6,751 $500,000 $250,000 $250,000
2014 $6,056 $456,141 $216,286 $239,855
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Cusick

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michael Cusick

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 279-8054

    79 Total Sales

    Michael Cusick
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lee Parkhurst

    Compass

    (415) 302-5548

    6 Total Sales

    Lee Parkhurst
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325038974

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 169-012-17

California Marin County Forest Knolls 94933

269 Castro St, Forest Knolls, CA

This home is located at 269 Castro St, Forest Knolls, CA 94933 and is currently priced at $1,298,000, approximately $898 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 269 Castro St is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Archie Williams High School.

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