Serene Hillside Sanctuary with Iconic Mt. Tam Views! Perched above the heart of downtown, 148 Ridgeway Ave is the quintessential Fairfax retreat you’ve been waiting for. This charming 2-bedroom cottage blends mid-century character with natural serenity, featuring soaring open-beam cathedral ceilings and walls of glass that frame stunning views of the hills and Mt. Tamalpais. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with a spacious view deck—perfect for morning coffee or sunset entertaining. With a flexible lower-level bonus room (ideal for a home office or music studio) and a street-to-street lot just steps from world-class hiking trails and vibrant local dining, this home offers the ultimate Marin lifestyle.
For sale
$989,900
148 Ridgeway Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930
2beds
1,188sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$968,500 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mid-century characterStreet-to-street lotSpacious view deckFlexible lower-level bonus roomSoaring open-beam cathedral ceilings
- 32 days |
- 4,905 |
- 117 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 13, 2026 at 06:30pm
Listed by:
Lennart Persson DRE #02075210 510-760-3804,
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41123191
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Main Entry, Workshop, Storage
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Other
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,188
- Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage, Private, Side By Side, Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,613.6 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 00121407
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairfax
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $833/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,001,238
- Annual tax amount: $15,559
- Price range: $989.9K - $989.9K
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$968,500
$920,000 - $1.02M
$3,862/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $989,900+10.1%$833/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listing removed | $899,000$757/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $899,000-4.9%$757/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $945,000-5%$795/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Price change | $995,000-11.2%$838/sqft |
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| 4/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,120,000+21.1%$943/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Sold | $925,000$779/sqft |
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| 5/3/2021 | Pending sale | $925,000$779/sqft |
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| 4/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $925,000$779/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,559 +3.7% | $1,001,238 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,010 +1.2% | $981,610 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,827 +1.2% | $962,370 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,655 +2.3% | $943,500 +118.9% |
| 2021 | $14,329 +77.3% | $431,029 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,081 +3.1% | $426,611 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,841 +5.2% | $418,248 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,453 +2.3% | $410,048 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,283 +4.6% | $402,010 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,960 +0.8% | $394,129 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,902 +5.3% | $388,209 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,558 | $380,606 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $378,887 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $371,459 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $364,178 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $361,456 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $362,316 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $355,212 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $348,249 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $341,423 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $334,729 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $328,165 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $322,152 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $315,837 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $309,645 |
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Est. payment
$5,582/mo
Principal & interest
$4650
Property taxes
$932
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 94930
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Hidden Valley ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10White Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Archie Williams High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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