Vintage Fairfax Charm with a Separate ADU This classic early twentieth-century Fairfax home in the desirable lower flats of Scenic Rd blends vintage character with thoughtful updates. The upper-level 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features a recently updated kitchen with newly installed cabinetry, quartz countertops, and updated appliances. The newly remodeled bathroom provides access to the walk-in closet, while the spacious living room features a gas fireplace insert. Original period details bring warmth and character, blending old-world charm with modern convenience. The move-in-ready lower-level two-bedroom, one-bath ADU has its own separate entrance and offers possibilities for extended family, guests, rental income, or a private workspace. Inviting outdoor spaces feature mature landscaping, including a red lace leaf maple, saucer magnolia, plus apple, pear, and yuzu citrus trees. The sun-drenched garden is ideal for summer barbecues, entertaining friends, or relaxed dinners under the stars. The spacious front yard offers room for a sunny patio, garden, or off-street parking. Just moments from downtown Fairfax, enjoy easy access to beloved coffee shops, restaurants, the farmers market, and live music, with Marin's renowned hiking and biking trails close by. A rare opportunity to own a versatile vintage property in the heart of one of Marin's most vibrant and sought-after communities!
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
5,502 sq ftLot Size
$722Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Melann Mushet•DRE #00572427• Coldwell Banker Realty
•415-298-1015 (agent)
•melann.mushet@gmail.com (agent)
Listed by David Smadbeck•DRE #01392341• Coldwell Banker Realty
Manor Hill, located between Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve, is a hillside and residential Fairfax neighborhood with winding lanes and redwood shade. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fairfax Theatre on Broadway Boulevard, where independent storefronts, coffee counters, and bike culture set the daily rhythm. Split-level mid-century homes and wood-clad cabins follow the contours, with decks oriented toward ridgelines and tree canopy. Trailheads and creekside paths shape an outdoors-forward routine. Community touchstones include the Fairfax Theatre, Gestalt Haus Fairfax, and Split Rock Tap & Wheel. Evenings read quieter on the upper streets, with owls, fog, and porch lights defining the atmosphere.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Storage area
Grab bars
Energy-efficient insulation and windows
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with walk-in closet, shower stall, tub with shower over, tile, and low-flow showerhead and toilet
Second bathroom with shower stall, tub with shower over, and low-flow showerhead and toilet
Kitchen
Quartz, stone, and wood countertops
Dishwasher, disposal, gas range, refrigerator, range hood, and ice maker
Plumbing for an ice maker
Energy Star-qualified appliances
Kitchen dining area
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included on the upper floor
Flooring
Laminate, simulated wood, and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central, gas, and wall furnace heating
Fireplace insert heating
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Front porch and uncovered patio
Uncovered courtyard
Fully fenced with metal and wood fencing
Garden with front and back landscaping and automatic sprinklers
Shed
Home design
Two stories
Street entrances on the main and lower levels
Parking
No garage
Security
Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher
Double-strapped water heater
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Natural gas connected
220-volt electrical service
Internet available
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
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