Forest Knolls, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA
Forest Knolls — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Forest Knolls, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Forest Knolls Neighborhood Overview
Forest Knolls is a neighborhood within the unincorporated community of Lagunitas-Forest Knolls in Marin County, California. It is characterized by its rural, wooded setting within the San Geronimo Valley, offering a secluded residential atmosphere. The primary ZIP code for the area is 94938.
The housing market in Forest Knolls is firmly in the luxury tier, with a median home value of $1,132,400. Homeownership is the predominant living arrangement, with a rate of 65.8%, while 34.2% of homes are renter-occupied. The median gross rent is $3,501 per month, reflecting the high-cost market. Recent mortgage data shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 59 of the 64 total HMDA loan originations being conventional loans, alongside 2 VA loans and 3 FHA loans.
The neighborhood's character is defined by its substantial median household income of $111,800 and its relatively modest average home size of 1,175 square feet, suggesting a market of valuable, compact properties in a highly desirable natural environment. This combination of high income, high home values, and a majority homeownership rate points to a stable, affluent community.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 2 neighborhoods in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls.
Forest Knolls Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.1M |
| Median Gross Rent | $4K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $112K |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94938 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 64 |
| VA Loan Originations | 2 |
| VA Loan Share | 3.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.1M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 59 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 3 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Forest Knolls, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30
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