Fairfax was originally part of the Mexican
Land Grant, Canada de Herrera, consisting of 6,558 acres, conferred to
Domingo Sais in 1839. The town derives its name
from Lord Charles Snowden Fairfax, tenth Baron of Cameron, Scotland, whose British ancestors were given the grant of land by the
British Crown in the 1850's. Lord Snowden was lured west by gold fever
and he and his wife, Ada,
established their Fairfax
estate, named the "Bird's Nest Glen" in 1855. In the 1890's the
estate became a hotel and restaurant named Pastori's
that burnt to the ground in 1911. The even grander, rebuilt building still
stands today on the Marin
Town and Country Club
property. This property was purchased in 1925 by Emporium Capwell
Company and used as a resort for their employees. In the early 1910's and
1920's, Fairfax
began to grow quickly with several subdivisions making up the town. Fairfax was also the
setting for dozens of early Western movies. Several movie companies used the
area in and around Fairfax
from 1910 to 1923. Fairfax
had its own movie studio, United Keanograph Studio.
The town was incorporated in February 1931.
Fairfax
occupies an admirable position in the geography of Marin. Midway between the
bay and the ocean, in the lovely Ross
Valley, Fairfax enjoys warm, sunny weather. Because
of the fabulous weather, the outdoor life prevails in Fairfax. Located at the western edge of Sir
Francis Drake Boulevard, which is the main thoroughfare running east/west
through Marin, Fairfax is the gateway to the Golden Gate National Recreation
Area, the Point Reyes National Seashore, and the Marin Municipal Water Shed
(comprised of a half dozen lakes, including Alpine Lake). The town has a
number of children's playgrounds, including Peri Park and Lansdale Pocket Park. Minutes
from beautiful wooded parklands, sandy beaches, hiking and equestrian trails,
and miles of mountain biking trails, Fairfax
is a perfect choice for those who enjoy the outdoors. Known as one of the
last sixties enclaves, Fairfax is a wonderful, if funky, family town.
Downtown Fairfax boasts a wide variety of restaurants, including M&G's, Marin's only politically correct fast food
joint, numerous coffeehouses and several small, ethnic restaurants. Several
establishments offer live music nightly, such as Peri's,
19 Broadway and the Amsterdam Café. The Fairfax Theatre features first-run
movies without the mall atmosphere. Shopping is truly eclectic and includes
such offerings as tie-dyed and East Indian clothing, one-of-a-kind jewelry,
sports stores for the surfing, bicycling, kayaking and hiking enthusiast, new
and used books, and spiritual and healing products. The town also sponsors
many events including the Fairfax Brew Fest, the Fairfax Film Festival, the
Fairfax Jazz Festival, and the Fairfax Festival & Parade that kicks off
the summer season.
Fairfax is one
of the last affordable towns in Marin, a place young
families can still own a piece of the American dream. There is a wide range
of housing in Fairfax
from luxury homes on large lots to hillside perches with spectacular views.
There are many neighborhoods where children still can play in front yards and
are within walking distance to school. Fairfax
offers the best of both work and play is ideally suited to an easy, friendly
lifestyle.
 Homes Currently for Sale
Friedman Realty
lists and
sells properties in Marin
County:
Homes currently for sale as of 09-14-2007
Information
is believed to be accurate but has not been verified.
Contact me for more information or to tour
the properties listed below!
Fairfax
Other listings are as
follows. For additional information
and listing, email patty@pattyfriedman.com,
or call Patty Friedman at 415-721-1953
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MLS Number
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Listing Agent Name
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Listing Agent Company
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Sale/Lease
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# of Bedrooms
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# of Bath
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City
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County
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State
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Zip
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Price
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20716502
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Melissa Echeverria
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Keller Williams San Fran Props
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Sale
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5
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F-3, H-1
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Farifax
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Marin
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CA
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94930
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$1,820,000
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20716522
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Melissa Echeverria
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Keller Williams San Fran Props
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Sale
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4
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F-3, H-1
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Farifax
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Marin
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CA
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94930
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$1,820,000
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20716517
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Melissa Echeverria
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Keller Williams San Fran Props
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Sale
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4
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F-3, H-1
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Farifax
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Marin
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CA
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94930
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$1,850,000
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20716521
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Melissa Echeverria
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Keller Williams San Fran Props
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Sale
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4
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F-3, H-1
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Farifax
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Marin
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CA
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94930
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$2,075,000
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20716527
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Melissa Echeverria
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Keller Williams San Fran Props
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Sale
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5
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F-3, H-1
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Farifax
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Marin
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CA
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94930
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$2,175,000
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