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Tax assessed value

$880,000

51 Chester Avenue, Fairfax, CA 94930

3beds

1,660sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1961

0.26 Acres Lot

$900,400 Zestimate^®

$530/sqft

$5,601 Estimated rent

Home value

$900,400

$810,000 - $999,000

$5,601/mo

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What's special

Great opportunity, FANTASTIC views, a custom craftsman with a mid modern feel, and just minutes to downtown San Rafael while being a quick walk to downtown Fairfax, what more could you want! This beautiful custom built home sits on a magnificent hillside with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, views from many vantage points and an immersive rooftop deck built over the top of the garage to capture the panoramic beauty of this Bay Area home. Bring your imagination, add your personal touches, and this home will absolutely come to life. Excellent school district, fantastic restaurants, quick drive to the city or the coast!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom

Level: Main,Upper

Bathroom

Level: Main,Upper

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

See Remarks

Cooling

None

Appliances

Laundry: Inside Area, Inside Room

Features

Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Brick, Circular, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,660
Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Has view: Yes
View description: Downtown, Mountain(s), Valley

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Features: See Remarks

Details

Parcel number: 00120337
Special conditions: Trust

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Roof: Flat,Other

Condition

Year built: 1961

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Fairfax

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $530/sqft
Tax assessed value: $880,000
Date on market: 3/27/2026

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/23/2026	Sold	$880,000-11.6%$530/sqft
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3/27/2026	Pending sale	$995,000$599/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$880,000 +359.6%
2025	$4,480 +3.5%	$191,488 +2%
2024	$4,330 +2.1%	$187,733 +2%
2023	$4,240 +2.2%	$184,052 +2%
2022	$4,147 +3%	$180,444 +2%
2021	$4,027 +2.3%	$176,906 +1%
2020	$3,938 +7.7%	$175,093 +2%
2019	$3,655 +2.3%	$171,660 +2%
2018	$3,575 +2.8%	$168,294 +2%
2017	$3,479 +5.1%	$164,995 +2%
2016	$3,311 +1.6%	$161,760 +1.5%
2015	$3,259 +7.4%	$159,330 +2%
2014	$3,035	$156,209 +0.5%
2013	--	$155,504 +2%
2012	--	$152,456 +2%
2011	--	$149,467 +0.8%
2010	--	$148,350 -0.2%
2009	--	$148,704 +2%
2008	--	$145,788 +2%
2007	--	$142,930 +2%
2006	--	$140,128 +2%
2005	--	$137,381 +2%
2004	--	$134,687 +1.9%
2003	--	$132,219 +2%
2002	--	$129,628 +2%
2001	--	$127,087