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Active under contract
    • Price cut: $90K (7/22)
    $1,660,000

    20 Buena Vista Avenue, Fairfax, CA 94930

    4beds
    2,688sqft
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    $10,847/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1995
    10,698 Square Feet Lot
    $1,603,200 Zestimate®
    $618/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood-burning fireplacePanoramic viewsTwo car covered parkingTowering redwoodsMeticulous landscapingQuiet laneBreakfast bar
    Privacy, panoramic views and easy living define this contemporary retreat in Fairfax's coveted Monte Cristo Neighborhood. This enchanting estate offers exceptional access to the parkland, trails and lakes of Marin's Mt. Tam watershed, plus the nearby Meadow Club. The large home showcases exceptional pride of ownership and is sited on a premium 1/4 acre lot down a quiet lane, with meticulous landscaping, towering redwoods and a sweeping outlook across upper Cascade Canyon, Cascade Peak and White Hill. The home is an entertainer's delight with an open concept great room featuring soaring cathedral ceilings and opens to an oversized view deck creating true year-round indoor outdoor living. Expansive windows flood the space with natural light. Enjoy the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace on cozy winter evenings. The chef's kitchen features a Dacor range, newer stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar. The primary suite on the main floor shares the views and deck access. Downstairs presents many possibilities with two more large bedrooms and a separate guest quarters with an efficiency kitchen, ideal for extended family, guests, or flexible living arrangements. Elfa closet systems throughout. Two car covered parking and abundant additional guest parking on site. For outdoor enthusiasts, this property is a gateway to adventure. Adjacent to open space, the property offers immediate access to Fairfax's renowned trail network, with miles of scenic hiking and biking just beyond your door. Excellent Ross Valley schools. Just minutes to town, enjoy Fairfax's vibrant downtown scene, with restaurants, live music and shopping. The perfect home base for your active Marin lifestyle!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Blaine Morris DRE #01395592 415-971-3232,

    Compass 415-945-6300

    Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326040336MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Guest Quarters
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Balcony, Closet, Outside Access
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower,Main
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Double Vanity, Tile
      Bathroom
      • Level: Lower,Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room, Skylight(s), View
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, In-Law Floorplan
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Dual Pane Full, Greenhouse Window(s), Window Coverings, Screens
      • Basement: Partial
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,688
      • Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Covered, Garage Faces Front, Side By Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Carport spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Patio
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Bath
      • Fencing: Fenced,Full
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Hills, Panoramic
      Lot
      • Size: 10,698 Square Feet
      • Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
      Details
      • Parcel number: 19703301
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1995

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Fairfax

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $618/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $800,263
      • Date on market: 5/9/2026
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $1,603,200

        $1.52M - $1.68M

        $7,875/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Pending sale$1,660,000$618/sqft
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        7/22/2026Price change$1,660,000-5.1%$618/sqft
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        5/9/2026Listed for sale$1,750,000$651/sqft
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        6/12/2020Listing removed$4,300$2/sqft
        Source: Bayside Management Report a problem
        6/5/2020Listed for rent$4,300+7.5%$2/sqft
        Source: Bayside Management Report a problem
        2/27/2019Listing removed$4,000$1/sqft
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        1/31/2019Listed for rent$4,000$1/sqft
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        12/30/2015Listing removed$4,000$1/sqft
        Source: Bayside Management & Leasing #21525585 Report a problem
        10/28/2015Price change$4,000-11.1%$1/sqft
        Source: Bayside Management Report a problem
        10/17/2015Price change$4,500-5.3%$2/sqft
        Source: Bayside Management Report a problem
        10/7/2015Price change$4,750-2.1%$2/sqft
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        10/2/2015Listed for rent$4,850$2/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $800,263 +2%
        2025$10,775 +3.6%$784,572 +2%
        2024$10,398 +1.1%$769,189 +2%
        2023$10,285 +1.2%$754,110 +2%
        2022$10,159 +2.4%$739,326 +2%
        2021$9,920 +1.2%$724,831 +1%
        2020$9,798 +5.5%$717,399 +2%
        2019$9,291 +1.5%$703,333 +2%
        2018$9,153 +2.1%$689,543 +2%
        2017$8,969 +5.2%$676,025 +2%
        2016$8,528 +0.5%$662,772 +1.5%
        2015$8,487 +4.2%$652,818 +2%
        2014$8,148 $640,032 +0.5%
        2013-- $637,140 +2%
        2012-- $624,650 +2%
        2011-- $612,405 +0.8%
        2010-- $607,833 -0.2%
        2009-- $609,281 +2%
        2008-- $597,336 +2%
        2007-- $585,625 +2%
        2006-- $574,143 +2%
        2005-- $562,889 +2%
        2004-- $551,856 +1.9%
        2003-- $541,742 +2%
        2002-- $531,124 +2%
        2001-- $520,712
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 94930

        Getting around

        7 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Ross Valley

        Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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