284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930
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284 Forrest Ave
Fairfax, CA 94930

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 975 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
975 sqft

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Description

Built in 1935, this newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath country charmer is nestled in a semi secluded neighborhood overlooking San Anselmo creek in Fairfax. Quiet and private yet steps away from downtown Fairfax/Broadway and Bolinas and amazing shops, restaurants, music venues and parks. Upper unit for rent, shared property with lower unit tenant and shared washer/dryer available for use. Private upper deck and wonderful light throughout with a huge open living room facing the creek. Lovely built-ins from the thirties. Perfect for a single renter or couple with office/guest room or kid's room. Move-in date May 15 (some flexibility).

Details:
- $3050/month
- One year lease
- 975 square feet. HUGE open and spacious living room
- Bedroom heaters provided/new gas heater in living room
- Washer/dryer shared with lower unit
- Refrigerator and stove provided
- Private rear deck with new railing
- New wood laminate flooring in kitchen and living room
- New carpet in bedrooms
- Closets in both bedrooms
- Wood burning fireplace
- 10x12 foot storage shed below house reserved for tenant
- Nature lover's location, overlooks creek
- Tons of outdoor space for gardening/lounging
- Cats allowed, no dogs

*PLEASE do not enter onto property beyond gate and disturb current tenants

If interested, please send an email with your name, contact information, desired move-in date and a little bit about yourself. Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you!

First month's rent and security for move-in. Utilities split between upper and lower unit tenants. Cats allowed, no dogs (sorry!). Lower parking available in shared lot on Dominga below house.
284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 975 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $3,050 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 31, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,141/month.

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180+ days ago

Home Details for 284 Forrest Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 284 Forrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/31/2025$3,050ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/02/2025$3,050Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/07/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/20/2023$2,850Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/30/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
12/14/2021$2,400Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
10/03/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
09/15/2021$1,550Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
04/14/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
03/30/2021$2,350Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager

Market trends in Fairfax

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,397
Assessment$312,034
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What Locals Say about Fairfax

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  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 88 % Say there's wildlife

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 51 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say streets are well-lit

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    "Low construction rate and huge open space and the schools are good and the walk ability is super great and amazing and all of the things I need are here and there is a friendly vibe and nice restaurants and again I am saying the same thing g I love the vibe and the people and the little Shops and the food you can buy and the cycling is amazing "
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    "Halloween is a big event here and the street of Dominga is closed off for the event and people open up their homes. Also , there is the Fairfax Fair in June that has a parade on the first day and last for 3 days. "
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