23 Merwin Ave

1,480 Sq. Ft.
$1,034 / Sq. Ft.
1,480
Sq. Ft.
$1,034
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming 1920's Craftsman home just steps from DT Fairfax and all its amenities. This single-family home has plenty of additional non-conforming rooms which nearly doubles the house's size. This home features an inviting front porch, a remodeled kitchen with high-end Miele appliances, and an open concept floor plan that is both practical and built for entertaining. The kitchen leads out to deck, garden, veg beds, & sep office/art studio + a storage shed. There are 2 bedrooms on the...Welcome to this charming 1920's Craftsman home just steps from DT Fairfax and all its amenities. This single-family home has plenty of additional non-conforming rooms which nearly doubles the house's size. This home features an inviting front porch, a remodeled kitchen with high-end Miele appliances, and an open concept floor plan that is both practical and built for entertaining. The kitchen leads out to deck, garden, veg beds, & sep office/art studio + a storage shed. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level with a full bath. The primary bedroom has direct access to the back-deck. The upper level has a finished loft w/ closet. The bottom level has a non-conforming bedroom with walk-in closet, one bath, kitchenette, sitting room, & stackable laundry, all w/ it's own private entrance, perfect for guests! Don't miss the massive garage with a workbench and tons of storage. What sets this home a part is the incredibly large spacious flat lot with plenty of areas for enjoying the pleasant Fairfax evenings outdoors. Nature and trees hug the home and give it a private oasis-like feeling even though it's in the flats of Fairfax. The location is ideal for nature enthusiasts. Trail leads to Peri Park & just a few minutes' stroll from all that DT Fairfax has to offer.

Listing Agents

  1. Liz McCarthy

    Liz McCarthy

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01421997

    liz.mccarthy@compass.com

    P: (415)-250-4929

  2. Shenna Moe

    Shenna Moe

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01854690

    shenna.moe@compass.com

    P: (415)-846-9538

  3. Charlene Harper

    Charlene Harper

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02057439

Property Details for 23 Merwin Avenue

Architectural Style
Craftsman
Cross Street
Sir Francis Drake
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2022 02:40 PM

Property Details for 23 Merwin Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #322089191
Days on Compass7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,201 SF
CountyMarin County
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Building Information for 23 Merwin Avenue

Stories3Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,201 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,370 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,462

Property Taxes

$1,908

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 23 Merwin Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Fairfax
  • Area Short Display: A0500
  • Directions to Property: Sir Francis Drake, L Bank St., R Broadway, L Merwin
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 002-112-04
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
School Information
  • School District (County): Marin
  • Elementary School District: Ross Valley
  • Middle or Junior School District: Ross Valley
  • Senior High School District: Tamalpais Union
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Interior Access, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 2
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1480.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5201.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Rear
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Not Reported
  • Picture Count: 64
  • Property Disclaimer: Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Any offer of compensation is made exclusively to Broker Participants of the MLS where the subject listing is filed.<BR> Copyright &copy; 2022 Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved.<BR>Copyright</A> &copy;2022 <A name="trans">Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved.</A><BR>U.S. Patent 6,910,045
Utilities
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Solar
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 3
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Upper Level: Loft
  • Lower Level: Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop, Other
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Kitchen Features: Slab Counter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Sink, Washer Included, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Loft, Primary Bedroom, Storage, Other
  • Spa: No
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 23 Merwin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2022

Sold

REBAREIS #322089191

$1,531,000
Nov 4, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #322089191

Oct 26, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500579027

$1,531,000

+5.0% / yr

Oct 12, 2022

Pending

REBAREIS #322089191

Oct 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #322089191

$1,399,000
Oct 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #322089191

$1,399,000
May 17, 2021

Sold

REBAREIS #321017278

$1,425,000
May 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1460951516

$1,425,000

+8.1% / yr

Apr 16, 2021

Pending

REBAREIS #321017278

Apr 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #321017278

$1,200,000
May 22, 2014

Sold

REBAREIS #21409314

$825,000
May 16, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #415703229

$825,000
May 7, 2014

Pending

REBAREIS #21409314

Apr 28, 2014

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21409314

$749,000
Oct 11, 1996

Sold

RESFAR #5022252

$295,000
Sep 6, 1996

Pending

RESFAR #5022252

Aug 20, 1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5022252

$299,000
May 10, 1996

Withdrawn

RESFAR #5017386

Feb 10, 1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5017386

$299,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2022

Sold

REBAREIS #322089191

$1,531,000
11/04/2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #322089191

10/26/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500579027

$1,531,000

+5.0% / yr

10/12/2022

Pending

REBAREIS #322089191

10/05/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #322089191

$1,399,000
10/05/2022

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #322089191

$1,399,000
05/17/2021

Sold

REBAREIS #321017278

$1,425,000
05/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1460951516

$1,425,000

+8.1% / yr

04/16/2021

Pending

REBAREIS #321017278

04/05/2021

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #321017278

$1,200,000
05/22/2014

Sold

REBAREIS #21409314

$825,000
05/16/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #415703229

$825,000
05/07/2014

Pending

REBAREIS #21409314

04/28/2014

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21409314

$749,000
10/11/1996

Sold

RESFAR #5022252

$295,000
09/06/1996

Pending

RESFAR #5022252

08/20/1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5022252

$299,000
05/10/1996

Withdrawn

RESFAR #5017386

02/10/1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5017386

$299,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 23 Merwin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$936,360Additions$656,492Total$1,592,852
Tax Record2025$22,901 ($1,908 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtLot Size5,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1975CountyMARINAPN002-112-04Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 23 Merwin Avenue

This home is within Tamalpais Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Manor Elementary School
PublicK to 5

White Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Archie Williams High School
Public9 to 12

Tamiscal High (Alternative) School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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