Marin County property record for 253 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Companies on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-143-30 |
| Primary APN | 002-143-30 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 15,120 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 539 sqft |
| Patio Area | 539 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFAX |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94930-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | MAP 2 PG 131 LOT 250,251 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER PARK 02 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 250 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 114100 |
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Companies on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 FORREST AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007341 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Fairfax Town |
| Elementary School District | Ross Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $318,604 (+2%) Land $143,372 Building $175,232 | |
| 2025 | $5,822.00 (+13.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $312,358 (+4.04%) Land $140,561 Building $171,797 |
| 2023 | $5,111.00 (+0.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $300,231 Land $135,104 Building $165,127 |
| 2022 | $5,064.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 85 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 85 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 81 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 81 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 526 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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