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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,201 sq ftLot Size
$944Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by McCarthy Moe Group•DRE #01421997• Compass
•415-250-4929 (agent)
•team@mccarthymoe.com (agent)
Bought with Caroline Peel•DRE #01984215• Engel & Volkers San Anselmo
Bought with Nancy Bower•DRE #02018693• Engel & Volkers San Anselmo
Charming vintage cottage with large front porch. Remodeled kitchen offers an open concept floor plan perfect for today's lifestyle. Kitchen leads out to deck with storage area, gardens, private yard and separate office/art studio. Non-legal 1BD/1BA on lower level. Conveniently located close to downtown Fairfax and all it's amenities.
Public Records
May 22, 2014
Sold
$825,000
$557/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 1996
Sold
$295,000
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 1988
Sold
$221,000
$149/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1980
Sold
$85,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,901 (+3.7%)
$955,080 + $669,617
$1,624,697
2024
$22,085 (+1.0%)
$936,360 + $656,492
$1,592,852
2023
$21,858 (+3.8%)
$918,000 + $643,620
$1,561,620
2022
$21,068 (+46.0%)
$900,000 + $631,000
$1,531,000
2021
$14,432 (+1.3%)
$867,000 + $586,500
$1,453,500
2020
$14,247 (+2.9%)
$594,552 + $336,346
$930,898
2019
$13,841 (+3.3%)
$588,456 + $332,898
$921,354
2018
$13,403 (+2.0%)
$576,922 + $326,373
$903,295
2017
$13,146 (+4.5%)
$554,526 + $313,703
$868,229
2016
$12,574 (−0.6%)
$554,526 + $313,703
$868,229
2015
$12,649 (+81.3%)
$543,653 + $307,552
$851,205
2014
$6,978 (+0.4%)
$246,108 + $168,398
$414,506
2013
$6,951 (+1.7%)
$246,108 + $168,398
$414,506
2012
$6,836 (+3.7%)
$244,997 + $167,638
$412,635
2011
$6,592 (+4.3%)
$240,193 + $164,351
$404,544
2010
$6,322 (+1.3%)
$235,484 + $161,129
$396,613
2009
$6,241 (+2.8%)
$233,724 + $159,924
$393,648
2008
$6,071
$234,280 + $160,304
$394,584
Tax history for 23 Merwin Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,901 (+3.7%)
$955,080 + $669,617
$1,624,697
2024
$22,085 (+1.0%)
$936,360 + $656,492
$1,592,852
2023
$21,858 (+3.8%)
$918,000 + $643,620
$1,561,620
2022
$21,068 (+46.0%)
$900,000 + $631,000
$1,531,000
2021
$14,432 (+1.3%)
$867,000 + $586,500
$1,453,500
2020
$14,247 (+2.9%)
$594,552 + $336,346
$930,898
2019
$13,841 (+3.3%)
$588,456 + $332,898
$921,354
2018
$13,403 (+2.0%)
$576,922 + $326,373
$903,295
2017
$13,146 (+4.5%)
$554,526 + $313,703
$868,229
2016
$12,574 (−0.6%)
$554,526 + $313,703
$868,229
2015
$12,649 (+81.3%)
$543,653 + $307,552
$851,205
2014
$6,978 (+0.4%)
$246,108 + $168,398
$414,506
2013
$6,951 (+1.7%)
$246,108 + $168,398
$414,506
2012
$6,836 (+3.7%)
$244,997 + $167,638
$412,635
2011
$6,592 (+4.3%)
$240,193 + $164,351
$404,544
2010
$6,322 (+1.3%)
$235,484 + $161,129
$396,613
2009
$6,241 (+2.8%)
$233,724 + $159,924
$393,648
2008
$6,071
$234,280 + $160,304
$394,584
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
002-112-04
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Interior Access
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, Window