$1,225,000
SOLD APR 6, 2021

56 Hickory Rd Fairfax, CA 94930

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,036 Sq Ft
8,668 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,182 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Manor Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Countertops
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of November 2024

Rarely available single level home on a large, level, sun filled lot in the coveted flats of Fairfax. Features of this 2 bed 1 bath home include wood floors, an updated country kitchen w classic Wedgewood gas range, a great work from home space and much more. Terrific indoor-outdoor flow with a huge, level backyard makes this a terrific home for BBQ's, entertaining or playing w/ the family. Just a short, flat stroll to downtown Fairfax. Easy access to fabulous hiking/biking trails and the beaches/open spaces of West Marin. Highly regarded Ross Valley schools. This is a special home in a great neighborhood. Not to be missed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Gelman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01417335 Listed on: 03/04/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Renn

Compass License #01974093

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,919

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 8,668 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,036 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Wood Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-191-16

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,919

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Broadway to bolinas to Cascade to Hickory.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1990
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Skylight(s), Space in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1182.43
  • Square Footage: 1036
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Skylight(s), Wood Counter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Elementary School: Ross Valley
  • Middle School: Ross Valley
  • High School: Ross Valley
  • Middle/Junior School District: Ross Valley

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 003-191-16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8668

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1914

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2024
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Sperling Matthew Joseph and Brown Brittney Alice
Bought by
Todd And Anh Oppenheimer 2007 Trust and Oppenheimer
Seller's Agent
Eric Gelman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katie Norby
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$335,000
28.03%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,416,146

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$113,854
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2021
Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Garneau Pascal and Garneau Elizabeth
Bought by
Sperling Matthew Joseph and Brown Brittney Alice
Seller's Agent
Eric Gelman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Renn
Compass
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Herrmann Victor and Herrmann Christine
Bought by
Garneau Pascal and Garneau Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2011
Sold by
Clinton John E
Bought by
Hermann Ii Victor and Hermann Christine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2006
Sold by
Clinton John E
Bought by
Clinton John E and 2006 John E Clinton Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1994
Sold by
Herrmann Victor A and Herrmann Christine K
Bought by
Herrmann Victor A and Herrmann Christine K
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,530,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $1,225,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $220,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $980,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $490,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $530,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/07/2024 11/07/24 Sold $1,530,000 +28.0% $1,446 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2024 10/09/24 For Sale $1,195,000 -2.4% $1,129 / Sq Ft
04/06/2021 04/06/21 Sold $1,225,000 0.0% $1,182 / Sq Ft
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2021 03/04/21 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $1,182 / 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 $18,919 $1,530,000 $1,100,000 $430,000
2024 $18,919 $1,299,970 $769,370 $530,600
2023 $18,713 $1,274,490 $754,290 $520,200
2022 $18,525 $1,249,500 $739,500 $510,000
2021 $11,662 $708,671 $519,474 $189,197
2020 $11,495 $701,407 $514,149 $187,258
2019 $11,194 $687,657 $504,070 $183,587
2018 $10,778 $674,179 $494,190 $179,989
2017 $10,559 $660,960 $484,500 $176,460
2016 $10,097 $648,000 $475,000 $173,000
2015 $5,737 $287,048 $196,128 $90,920
2014 $5,432 $281,426 $192,286 $89,140
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Gelman

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Eric Gelman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 686-1855

    38 in this area

    178 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Katie Norby

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 307-3531

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

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  • Paul Renn

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Paul Renn

    Compass

    (510) 547-0753

    5 in this area

    75 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321008009

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 003-191-16

California Marin County Fairfax 94930

56 Hickory Rd, Fairfax, CA

This home is located at 56 Hickory Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930 and is currently priced at $1,225,000, approximately $1,182 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 56 Hickory Rd is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Manor Elementary School, White Hill Middle School, and Archie Williams High School.

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