NOT LISTED FOR SALE

354 Forrest Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

Estimated Value: $1,456,000 - $1,801,519

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,261 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 11, 2025

Last sale price $1,525,000 $674 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,317 / mo

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Brookside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Landscaped

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled just blocks from downtown and close to hiking and biking trails, this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with an ADU offers both convenience, character, and tranquility. The property feels like a mini-oasis with abundant natural landscaping and off-street parking for two. The home features a spacious, newly updated kitchen with abundant storage and natural light. The living room boasts a cozy fireplace, soaring ceilings, and French doors that open to an outdoor roof deck, perfect for entertaining. Downstairs you'll find the the primary suite, with a newly remodeled en-suite bathroom, large primary closet, office, and bonus space. But that's not all... an ADU with its own entrance, full bathroom, and creekside views adds even more appeal to this already stunning property. A perfect blend of charm, functionality, and prime location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Hewitt C.j. Nakagawa

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #00996144 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1913 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,974 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side

Interior Spaces

  • 2,261 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Deck
  • Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-025-23

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1913 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,974 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Bolinas Rd to Creek Rd left on Blackberry Ln left on Forrest Ave
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1601
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Square Footage: 2261.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Deck, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Space, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 002-025-23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6974.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1913

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Attached

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Kimpton Laura
Bought by
Lauren Alden Klein Gst Exempt Trust and Premier Trust
Seller's Agent
Susan Hewitt C.j. Nakagawa
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-7.58%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$1,570,630

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,630
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2021
Sold by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur
Bought by
Kimpton Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2011
Sold by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur
Bought by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2004
Sold by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur
Bought by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2004
Sold by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur
Bought by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1998
Sold by
Newman Sara J
Bought by
Macher Ken and Macher Blanchefleur

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
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
Lauren Alden Klein Gst Exempt Trust $1,525,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Kimpton Laura $1,500,000 First American Title Company
Macher Ken -- None Available
Macher Ken -- None Available
Macher Ken -- Fidelity National Title Co
Macher Ken -- Fidelity National Title Co
Macher Ken -- --
Macher Ken $384,000 California Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Macher Ken $249,000
Previous Owner Macher Ken $295,000
Previous Owner Macher Ken $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $1,525,000 +2.0% $674 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $1,495,000 -9.4% $661 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $1,650,000 0.0% $730 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $730 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $23,278 $1,623,630 $974,178 $649,452
2024 $22,448 $1,591,800 $955,080 $636,720
2023 $22,216 $1,560,600 $936,360 $624,240
2022 $22,007 $1,530,000 $918,000 $612,000
2021 $11,587 $694,458 $305,874 $388,584
2020 $11,422 $687,337 $302,738 $384,599
2019 $11,003 $673,863 $296,803 $377,060
2018 $10,588 $660,653 $290,984 $369,669
2017 $10,372 $647,701 $285,280 $362,421
2016 $9,919 $635,003 $279,687 $355,316
2015 $9,884 $625,466 $275,486 $349,980
2014 $9,443 $613,215 $270,090 $343,125
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Susan Hewitt C.j. Nakagawa

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325033561

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APN: 002-025-23

California Marin County Fairfax 94930

354 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA

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