Walk right in to this ground floor, light, bright & updated 1 bedroom and 1 bath unit. The well-designed floorplan includes a large living room with picture windows framing pine trees and the sky and a walk out patio perfect for morning coffee, reflection or a quiet meal. The adjacent dining area flows between both the living space and the galley kitchen. Updated appliances and another picture window within view create a peaceful sense of space here. Down the hallway, past a wall of closet/storage space sits the primary suite & bath. The bedroom offers a wall of floor to ceiling windows/slider leading to the patio. A large closet offers even more storage in this room as well. The unit includes storage and a one car enclosed garage nearby, and The Meadows offers a suite of amenities that are unrivaled in northern Marin. The large clubhouse, with fireplace, couches and multi seat bar area, two pools, sauna, tennis, EV chargers... and more. It doesn't get much better than this turnkey property located in this well maintained and beloved neighborhood.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1963
Stories: 0
Living Area: 732 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass
Office Phone: (415) 345-7640, 0
Listing Agent: Henry Hautau
Interior Features
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 1
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: Yes
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 1 space
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Other
Lot Size: 0.10 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Terra Linda High School, Public District Grades 9-12
San Rafael High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Miller Creek Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Vallecito Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Take Manuel T Freitas Parkway to Lea Drive, turn left. Take left then on Forest Lane
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $469,000
Price Per SqFt: $641/SqFt
HOA Fees:
Amount: $627
Frequency: Monthly
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $6,915
Tax Year: 2021
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
May 29, 2008
May 29, 2008Home Sold
$325,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$6,915
$430,000
2020
$6,356
$389,720
2019
$6,033
$382,082
2018
$5,459
$374,592
2017
$5,459
$350,000
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Vallecito Elementary School
50 Nova Albion Way
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
6
/10
Miller Creek Middle School
2255 Las Gallinas Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.58 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
7
/10
Terra Linda High School
320 Nova Albion Way
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
San Rafael High School
185 Mission Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.76 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Vallecito Elementary School
50 Nova Albion Way
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Hidden Valley Elementary School
46 Green Valley Ct
Distance between this listing and this school0.73 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Dixie Elementary School
1175 Idylberry Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.50 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Miller Creek Middle School
2255 Las Gallinas Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.58 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Venetia Valley Elementary School
177 N San Pedro Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.08 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
7
/10
White Hill Middle School
101 Glen Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.48 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Terra Linda High School
320 Nova Albion Way
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
San Rafael High School
185 Mission Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.76 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.93 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $91,954. The majority of San Rafael, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 85 Forest Ln
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 85 Forest Ln property is $469,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 85 Forest Ln is a condo located in San Rafael, California, 94903.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 85 Forest Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 85 Forest Ln are: Vallecito Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Miller Creek Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Terra Linda High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10San Rafael High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,915 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on May 29, 2008 for $325,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 85 Forest Ln has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 85 Forest Ln is 732 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 85 Forest Ln is 1963.
This home is located at 85 Forest Ln in San Rafael, CA and zip code 94903. This 732 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $469,000.
Over 14 listings were sold over their listed price in August 2024 in San Rafael, CA. In the same period over 19 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in San Rafael, CA increased by 9.1% between July 2024 and August 2024. The median list price of listings available in August 2024 was $1,300,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 49 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.