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284 FORREST AVE

FAIRFAX, CA 94930
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,600 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,397 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$318,276 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,615
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,661
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,034

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyMARIN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1920
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 100 ft²Patio · 200 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brookside Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Archie Williams High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
White Hill Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Tamalpais Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94930These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.415

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,117
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.450 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,561
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,898
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

284 Forrest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Fairfax 94930
  • Older than 95% of homes in Marin County

How it measures up in Fairfax 94930

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfax 94930.

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 284 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfax 94930Marin County
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²52% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac79% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19168% of homes5% of homes

About 284 Forrest Ave

When did 284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA last sell?

284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA?

284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA built?

284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a contemporary home.

What schools serve 284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA?

284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA is assigned to Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Archie Williams High School (high), rated A+; White Hill Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Tamalpais Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA compare to other homes in Fairfax 94930?

Among the 3,028 homes in Fairfax 94930, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1916 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 284 Forrest Ave, Fairfax, CA was $8,397. The county assessed it at $318,276.

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