NOT LISTED FOR SALE

276 Forrest Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

Fairfax Area

Estimated Value: $1,748,000 - $2,078,080

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,195 Sq Ft
$841/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 3, 2024

Last sale price $1,850,000 $843 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $12,258 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • Brookside Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2024

Steps from a charming footbridge to town, this gem blends serenity and convenience. Imagine waking to birdsong and sweeping views of green undeveloped land. Surrounded by lush foliage and open skies that inspire, this 5BR/2BA residence offers updated interiors with ample room for entertaining. The heart of the home is an architecturally captivating Great Room, ideal for house concerts, large dinners, or viewing parties. This space is a must-see! The kitchen opens to a spacious deck with room to grill, garden, and gather in style. Gorgeous views stretch as far as the eye can see, providing the perfect backdrop for contemplation, conversation, or outdoor festivities. Nature lovers will revel in direct access to hiking and walking right from the front gate. Newly renovated bathrooms, updated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, separate gym/studio, and large hot tub. Parking deck wired for EV charging. Parks, restaurants, and indie retail shops are a safe, short stroll away. Nearby fabulous grocery, movie theater, music venues, restaurants, and public transport. Blending natural beauty, convenience, and comfort, 276 invites you to experience the quintessential Fairfax lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marks Realty Group

Compass License #01447489 Listed on: 03/26/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Kadesh

Own Marin License #02147601

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 16,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,195 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom located in the basement
  • Studio bedroom
  • Separate Bedroom Exit
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bidet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Cabinets

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Dual Heating Fuel
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-123-13

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: There are two ways to get to the house. First way to get there is: Bolinas Rd - Left on Creek Rd - Left on Blackberry Ln - Left on Forrest Ave. The second way is: Center Blvd - Left on San Anselmo Ave - Right on Forrest Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3696
  • Stories: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dual Fuel, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Closet, Outside Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling, View
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 842.82
  • Square Footage: 2195.00
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Low-Flow Shower(s), Quartz, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Quartz Counter, Skylight(s)
  • Room Type: Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Storage, Studio, Workshop
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Redwood Siding, Wall Insulation, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • View: Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Valley, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: EV Charging, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Public
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Public, Water District
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Gas Hook-Up, Ground Floor, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Tamalpais Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 002-123-13
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16100.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Water Heater

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1935

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,845,270

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2024
Closed on
Apr 22, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marks Realty Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Kadesh
Own Marin
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$175,000
10.45%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.12%
Original Mortgage
$1,572,315
Interest Rate
0.0625%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,000
Interest Rate
0.0525%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,200
Interest Rate
0.0512%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,850,000 First American Title
$396,000 --
-- Fidelity National Title
$719,000 California Land Title Marin
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,572,315
Previous Owner $110,969
Previous Owner $413,000
Previous Owner $470,000
Previous Owner $550,000
Previous Owner $575,000
Previous Owner $575,200
Previous Owner $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/03/2024 05/03/24 Sold $1,850,000 +10.4% $843 / Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2024 03/26/24 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $763 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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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
2026 $26,800 $1,924,740 $1,248,480 $676,260
2025 $26,800 $1,887,000 $1,224,000 $663,000
2024 $18,757 $1,266,085 $871,701 $394,384
2023 $15,398 $982,520 $709,218 $273,302
2022 $15,219 $963,258 $695,314 $267,944
2021 $14,882 $944,377 $681,685 $262,692
2020 $14,689 $934,700 $674,700 $260,000
2019 $14,245 $916,372 $661,470 $254,902
2018 $13,805 $898,404 $648,500 $249,904
2017 $13,544 $880,789 $635,785 $245,004
2016 $12,965 $863,519 $623,319 $240,200
2015 $12,951 $850,548 $613,956 $236,592
2014 $11,936 $800,762 $578,020 $222,742
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marks Realty Group

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Marks Realty Group

    Compass

    (415) 307-0505

    278 Total Sales

    Marks Realty Group
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kimberly Kadesh

    Own Marin

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324020337

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 002-123-13

California Marin County Fairfax 94930

276 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA

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