Discover the charm of this rarely available, single-level gem located on a large, sun-soaked, street-to-street lot in the coveted flats of Fairfax. This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers wood floors and a spacious country-style kitchen featuring a classic vintage Wedgewood gas range, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. Multiple flexible spaces provide the perfect setup for work-from-home needs. You will enjoy a terrific indoor-outdoor lifestyle with a huge, level backyard, terrific for BBQ's, entertaining or playing w/ family and friends. The expansive sunny yard includes lawn, gardening areas, patio, and a pergola, offering shaded space for outdoor dining. Great potential for an ADU with expansion potential (confirm w/ town). Down the block from grassy Doc Edgar park. Just a short, flat stroll to downtown Fairfax, its shops, restaurants, organic grocery store, theater and more. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to fantastic hiking/biking trails, as well as the stunning beaches and open spaces of West Marin. Located in the highly regarded Ross Valley School District, this special home provides the ideal combination of location, lifestyle, and limitless potential. Don't miss your opportunity to live in this highly sought-after neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
8,668 sq ftLot Size
$1,260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Eric Gelman•DRE #01417335• Coldwell Banker Realty
•415-686-1855 (agent)
•Eric@EricGelman.com (agent)
Bought with Katie Norby•DRE #01857831• Coldwell Banker Realty
Rarely available single level home on a large, level, sun filled lot in the coveted flats of Fairfax. Features of this 2 bed 1 bath home include wood floors, an updated country kitchen w classic Wedgewood gas range, a great work from home space and much more. Terrific indoor-outdoor flow with a huge, level backyard makes this a terrific home for BBQ's, entertaining or playing w/ the family. Just a short, flat stroll to downtown Fairfax. Easy access to fabulous hiking/biking trails and the beaches/open spaces of West Marin. Highly regarded Ross Valley schools. This is a special home in a great neighborhood. Not to be missed.
Public Records
Sep 18, 2015
Sold
$650,000
$614/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 2011
Sold
$220,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1980
Sold
$79,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,105 (+16.8%)
$1,122,000 + $438,600
$1,560,600
2024
$18,919 (+1.1%)
$1,100,000 + $430,000
$1,530,000
2023
$18,713 (+1.0%)
$769,370 + $530,600
$1,299,970
2022
$18,525 (+58.9%)
$754,290 + $520,200
$1,274,490
2021
$11,662 (+1.5%)
$739,500 + $510,000
$1,249,500
2020
$11,495 (+2.7%)
$519,474 + $189,197
$708,671
2019
$11,194 (+3.9%)
$514,149 + $187,258
$701,407
2018
$10,778 (+2.1%)
$504,070 + $183,587
$687,657
2017
$10,559 (+4.6%)
$484,500 + $176,460
$660,960
2016
$10,097 (+76.0%)
$484,500 + $176,460
$660,960
2015
$5,736 (+5.6%)
$475,000 + $173,000
$648,000
2014
$5,431 (+0.6%)
$192,286 + $89,140
$281,426
2013
$5,401 (+1.6%)
$192,286 + $89,140
$281,426
2012
$5,314 (+27.4%)
$191,418 + $88,737
$280,155
2011
$4,169 (+5.1%)
$187,664 + $86,998
$274,662
2010
$3,966 (+2.2%)
$93,454 + $101,951
$195,405
2009
$3,882 (+3.0%)
$92,756 + $101,189
$193,945
2008
$3,770
$92,977 + $101,430
$194,407
Tax history for 56 Hickory Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,105 (+16.8%)
$1,122,000 + $438,600
$1,560,600
2024
$18,919 (+1.1%)
$1,100,000 + $430,000
$1,530,000
2023
$18,713 (+1.0%)
$769,370 + $530,600
$1,299,970
2022
$18,525 (+58.9%)
$754,290 + $520,200
$1,274,490
2021
$11,662 (+1.5%)
$739,500 + $510,000
$1,249,500
2020
$11,495 (+2.7%)
$519,474 + $189,197
$708,671
2019
$11,194 (+3.9%)
$514,149 + $187,258
$701,407
2018
$10,778 (+2.1%)
$504,070 + $183,587
$687,657
2017
$10,559 (+4.6%)
$484,500 + $176,460
$660,960
2016
$10,097 (+76.0%)
$484,500 + $176,460
$660,960
2015
$5,736 (+5.6%)
$475,000 + $173,000
$648,000
2014
$5,431 (+0.6%)
$192,286 + $89,140
$281,426
2013
$5,401 (+1.6%)
$192,286 + $89,140
$281,426
2012
$5,314 (+27.4%)
$191,418 + $88,737
$280,155
2011
$4,169 (+5.1%)
$187,664 + $86,998
$274,662
2010
$3,966 (+2.2%)
$93,454 + $101,951
$195,405
2009
$3,882 (+3.0%)
$92,756 + $101,189
$193,945
2008
$3,770
$92,977 + $101,430
$194,407
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,670 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,036
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
003-191-16
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 1
Parking Features: No Garage, Private
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included