Marin County property record for 265 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,542 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-143-02 |
| Primary APN | 002-143-02 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 11,125 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 416 sqft |
| Patio Area | 416 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 265 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFAX |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94930-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER PARK MAP 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 252 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 114100 |
265 Forrest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2010.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 FORREST AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043850 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 265 FORREST AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-1803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 FORREST AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-1803 |
| Document Number | 0000002816 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0002816 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Forrest Ave was $3,542 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $121,268 (+2%) Land $26,875 Building $94,393 | |
| 2025 | $3,542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,891 Land $26,348 Building $92,543 |
| 2023 | $3,152.00 (+1.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,275 Land $25,325 Building $88,950 |
| 2022 | $3,099.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 265 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 265 Forrest Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
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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