NOT LISTED FOR SALE

298 Forrest Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

Fairfax Area

Estimated Value: $723,000 - $850,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
620 Sq Ft
$1,296/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 30, 2024

Last sale price $641,000 $1,034 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,285 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Brookside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

About This Home

As of July 2024

Just five minutes across a footbridge to vibrant downtown Fairfax with its restaurants, shops and seasonal farmer's market, this sunny, 2Bd/1Ba fixer upper awaits your touches. The home includes hardwood floors, open-beam ceilings and opening skylights throughout. The full bath includes a jetted tub. You will love the tree-shaded decks overlooking the San Anselmo Creek. Built in 1961, the property includes a carport and one other off street parking space. Easy access to world class mountain biking and hiking trails and West Marin recreation. Much-loved location. Do not miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Fitting

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley License #01754912 Listed on: 07/10/2024

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Hennessey

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01952073

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 6,425 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 620 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • No Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-105-29

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

6,425 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Recommend: Heading West on SFD, L on Pacheco Ave, R Napa Ave, L on Dominga Ave. Park near 95 Dominga, take the path on the right side of 95 Dominga. Cross the footbridge, going thru the Private Property Gate (no dog), house is first on the left. Driveway is very steep and parking limited, not recommended to drive on Forrest Ave. to the property.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1475
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Square Footage: 620.00
  • Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Skylight/Solar Tube
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Garden, Private, Stream Year Round
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Hookups Only

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 002-105-29
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6425.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1961

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2024
Closed on
Jul 26, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Daniel Fitting
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
Buyer's Agent
Keith Hennessey
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$641,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
16.55%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
$803,686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$162,686
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2024
Closed on
Jun 11, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Daniel Fitting
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
Buyer's Agent
Keith Hennessey
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$641,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
16.55%
Views
61

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
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
$641,000 First American Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $448,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Sold $641,000 +16.5% $1,034 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2024 07/10/24 For Sale $550,000 -- $887 / 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 $10,461 $653,820 $459,000 $194,820
2025 $10,461 $641,000 $450,000 $191,000
2024 $10,246 $800,000 $600,000 $200,000
2023 $3,458 $130,633 $46,046 $84,587
2022 $3,372 $128,073 $45,144 $82,929
2021 $3,267 $125,532 $44,244 $81,288
2020 $3,183 $124,245 $43,791 $80,454
2019 $2,778 $121,809 $42,932 $78,877
2018 $2,943 $119,422 $42,091 $77,331
2017 $2,857 $117,080 $41,265 $75,815
2016 $2,715 $114,785 $40,456 $74,329
2015 $3,175 $113,061 $39,849 $73,212
2014 $3,211 $110,846 $39,068 $71,778
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daniel Fitting

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Daniel Fitting

    Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

    (415) 328-2212

    11 Total Sales

    Daniel Fitting
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Keith Hennessey

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324053710

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 002-105-29

California Marin County Fairfax 94930

298 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA

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