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About this home
Welcome to your beautifully transformed single-story retreat at 1517 Garfield St! Perfectly situated on a generous, level corner lot in a highly convenient Fairfield neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features exceptional design touches that deliver unbeatable value. Step inside to discover a bright and inviting open-concept layout highlighted by luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh interior paint throughout. The spacious living areas flow seamlessly together, centered around a cozy family room featuring a freestanding pellet stove ideal for crisp evenings. The kitchen opens beautifully to the dining spaces and includes an updated dishwasher, making it a perfect hub for everyday living and entertaining. The home features comfortable bedroom sizes with ample closet space, updated modern fixtures, and a pristine, turn-key condition. Outside, enjoy the privacy of a newer fenced backyard. This expansive outdoor space offers endless possibilities. It also includes a 2-car garage with a newer garage door opener and highly coveted side-yard access with potential RV parking. Located just minutes from vibrant downtown Fairfield, the weekly farmers market, local schools, North Bay Medical Center, and Travis Air Force Base. Commuters will love the ultra-quick access to Interstate 80 and Highway 12!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$341Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sierra Davis•DRE #02118129• KW Vaca Valley
North Texas, located between Interstate 80 and Travis Air Force Base, is a residential and commercial Fairfield neighborhood with broad suburban blocks and open-edge views. Activity concentrates around the North Texas Street corridor near Texas Street, where taquerias, barbershops, small markets, and service storefronts set a steady, day-to-day rhythm. Local pillars include Jelly Belly Factory, the Fairfield Center for Creative Arts, and the Solano Town Center. Housing trends toward mid-century ranch homes and newer infill, with wide driveways and mature street trees. Linear green space and school campuses break up the grid, while nearby industrial edges add a working-city backdrop.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free standing gas range
Microwave
One fireplace (free‑standing pellet stove in family room)
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
No basement
Dining room, family room, living room, possible guest room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the ground floor with closet
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Tubs with shower over
Kitchen
Counter with non-standard/other counter material
Dishwasher
Free standing gas range
Microwave
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Laundry hookups in garage
220‑volt outlet in laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Linoleum
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Pellet stove
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Fenced yard with full wood fencing
Automatic front sprinklers
Corner lot with curb(s)/gutter(s)
Home design
Single family residence
One story
Street entrance
Parking
2 total parking spaces
2‑car garage with garage door opener and garage facing front
RV parking possible
Paved driveway and paved sidewalk
Security
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Construction
Tar/gravel roof
Utilities
Cable available
Internet available
Public sewer
220 volts in laundry
HOA & community
No association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Another beautiful Simmons Team Remodel! This move-in ready 3bd/2ba, 1-story 1520sqft home on a corner lot was recently remodeled and features a separate living room and huge family room addition w/freestanding fireplace. New int/exterior paint, new laminate flooring. Carpeted bedrooms. Dual-pane windows throughout. Wall-to-wall closets in the master suite. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Dual-pane windows. Upgraded central AC/heat system. 2-car garage w/opener. New driveway. Landscaped front yard w/auto sprinklers & fenced wood deck w/benches. Great for entertaining! Large rear yard! Close to shopping, restaurants, parks, schools and EZ freeway access to Hwy80 & 12.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40980140
Mar 8, 2022
Sold
$384,000
$253/sq ft
Feb 14, 2022
Pending
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Feb 4, 2022
Listed
$415,000
$273/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 2014
Sold
$245,500
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 2001
Sold
$185,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,393
$175,352 + $409,158
$584,510
2024
$6,395 (+3.2%)
$171,914 + $401,136
$573,050
2023
$6,198 (+55.8%)
$168,544 + $393,271
$561,815
2022
$3,979 (+1.0%)
$165,240 + $385,560
$550,800
2021
$3,940 (+2.4%)
$98,426 + $251,537
$349,963
2020
$3,848 (+2.5%)
$96,497 + $246,605
$343,102
2019
$3,753 (−3.1%)
$95,508 + $244,077
$339,585
2018
$3,874 (+31.8%)
$93,636 + $239,292
$332,928
2017
$2,940 (+0.9%)
$51,777 + $202,243
$254,020
2016
$2,915 (+7.1%)
$51,777 + $202,243
$254,020
2015
$2,721 (+149.2%)
$50,762 + $198,278
$249,040
2014
$1,092 (+3.4%)
$25,616 + $70,700
$96,316
2012
$1,057 (−36.3%)
$25,500 + $70,380
$95,880
2011
$1,660 (+14.6%)
$25,000 + $69,000
$94,000
2010
$1,448 (+0.3%)
$39,000 + $110,000
$149,000
2009
$1,444 (−36.3%)
$35,000 + $95,000
$130,000
2008
$2,268
$35,000 + $95,000
$130,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,520
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,520
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Solano County
APN
0030042300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
RLM:6
Residential, Low Medium Density District
The RLM zoning district is intended for single family neighborhoods with minimum lot sizes of 4,500 to 6,000 sq ft (RLM:6). Where no minimum lot size suffix is provided, more compact and innovative design is allowed by Section 25.20.3.2 (Small Lot Single Family Development Regulations). The allowable density in this district is 4.5 to 8 dwelling units per gross developable acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Office
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Apr 29, 2022 • Final
Legacy - r-alteration/repair repairs
Remodel
Mar 7, 2014 • Final
Legacy - plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairfield, CA • 94533
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Fairfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1517 Garfield St
$521,616
$2,616 over list price of $519K
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