NOT LISTED FOR SALE

407 Forrest Ave Fairfax, CA 94930

Estimated Value: $1,239,000 - $1,617,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,269 Sq Ft
$1,136/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2023

Last sale price $1,601,000 $1,262 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,521/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • View of Hills
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Brookside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

About This Home

As of May 2023

Open the gate to a sweet vintage home, surrounded by sun-drenched colorful gardens, lawns, and patios. Located in the coveted Deer Park neighborhood, this 3BR,2BA 1918 home is situated conveniently close to downtown Fairfax, historic Marin Stables, and the entrance to the Marin Municipal Watershed open space, ideal for walking, hiking & biking. Cozy, comfortable Eat-in kitchen overlooks and opens to the lovely, lush backyard with mature landscaping, terraced gardens and peaceful patios. The spacious, bright and cheery living room allows you to bask in natural light. Numerous windows throughout the home enhance a wonderful indoor/outdoor feeling. The primary bedroom attaches to a porch style space currently holding an Armoire to preserve the space, allowing new owners to restyle as they desire. The closet for the small bedroom is also an armoire, both convey with the home. Both the primary & hall baths have been recently upgraded. The home features bamboo floors throughout. Under the home is a one car garage, laundry area and a large unfinished basement. Think of the possibilities. Street to street lot, with off-street parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melann Mushet

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00572427 Listed on: 04/19/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Rose De Angelo

Compass License #01483899

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 6,325 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,269 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • TV Antenna

Community Details

  • Deer Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-091-04

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Detached
  • Directions To Property: Downtown Fairfax to Bolinas Rd. left on Creek Rd., left on Meernaa Ave. left on Forrest, #407 is on right
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1452
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Vintage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Basement: Full
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Vinyl
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1261.62
  • Square Footage: 1269.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Laminate Counter, Synthetic Counter
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Storage
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Ceiling Insulation, Frame, Shingle Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Street Lights
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Entry Gate
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Wire, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • View: Forest, Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Rear, Guest Parking Available
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Dish Antenna, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Basement, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Ross Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 002-091-04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6325.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1918

Tax Info

  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Ross Valley
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2023
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Chae Sukyoung
Bought by
Peter V Dessau And Kris Ann Dessau Trust
Seller's Agent
Melann Mushet
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rose De Angelo
Compass
List Price
$1,285,000
Sold Price
$1,601,000
Premium/Discount to List
$316,000
24.59%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$1,441,785

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$159,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2007
Sold by
Rose Marcia and Elyse Graham C
Bought by
Chae Sukyoung

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2007
Sold by
Bruenn Leo J
Bought by
Chae Sukyoung

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2002
Sold by
Rose Marcia and Nowlan Marcia R
Bought by
Rose Marcia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,684
Interest Rate
6.8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1994
Sold by
Hertzberg Marcia R
Bought by
Nowlan Marcia R and Hertzberg Marcia R
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Peter V Dessau And Kris Ann Dessau Trust $1,601,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Chae Sukyoung $665,000 California Land Title Marin
Chae Sukyoung -- California Land Title Marin
Rose Marcia -- Fidelity National Title Co
Nowlan Marcia R -- California Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chae Sukyoung $532,000
Previous Owner Chae Sukyoung $133,000
Previous Owner Rose Marcia $57,684
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2023 05/09/23 Sold $1,601,000 +24.6% $1,262 / Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2023 04/19/23 For Sale $1,285,000 -- $1,013 / 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 $23,788 $1,665,680 $1,019,592 $646,088
2024 $22,940 $1,633,020 $999,600 $633,420
2023 $13,759 $865,102 $638,684 $226,418
2022 $13,594 $848,145 $626,165 $221,980
2021 $13,290 $831,517 $613,889 $217,628
2020 $13,113 $822,992 $607,595 $215,397
2019 $12,755 $806,861 $595,686 $211,175
2018 $12,004 $765,230 $563,956 $201,274
2017 $11,500 $728,791 $537,101 $191,690
2016 $10,750 $694,087 $511,525 $182,562
2015 $10,241 $645,366 $482,571 $162,795
2014 $8,902 $561,188 $419,627 $141,561
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melann Mushet

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Melann Mushet

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 298-1015

    4 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Melann Mushet
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  • Rose De Angelo

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Rose De Angelo

    Compass

    (415) 686-1380

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Rose De Angelo
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323019882

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 002-091-04

California Marin County Fairfax 94930

407 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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