Dont' miss this great opportunity to own a single story duplex steps from San Jose Junior High in a desirable neighborhood. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants alike. this property offers two spacious units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, a comfortable living room, dedicated dining area and an attached one car garage with interior access. Unit 1611 has been beautifully remodeled while 1607 is pretty original, but in good condition. Both units feature newer dual-pane windows and sliders, a newer roof and gutters, updated sewer lateral (2021) and fresh exterior paint. Both units enjoy a nice sized fully fenced in back yard and are currently tenant occupied. Both tenants are hoping to stay offering immediate rental income. Whether you are growing your investment portfolio or looking to enter the housing market by living in one unit and generating income from the other, this duplex checks all the boxes - great location, good school district, proximity to excellent shopping and with reliable tenants in place. Shown by appointment only with 24 hours notice please.
Active under contract
$1,075,000
1607 Merritt Drive, Novato, CA 94949
4beds
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Duplex
Built in 1956
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dedicated dining areaFresh exterior paintNewer roof and gutters
- 19 days
- 86
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Listed by:
Holly Barker Lee DRE #01426759 415-987-7116,
Sotheby's International Realty 707-939-2230
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326074198
Originating MLS: Sonoma
Originating MLS: SonomaFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Unit 1 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1956 | Unit 2 - Beds: 4, Baths: 2, Square Footage: 1956 | Unit 3 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1956 | Unit 4 - Beds: 0, Baths: 0, Square Footage: 1956
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 7,884 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 15057102
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Separate Meters
- Gas: Separate Meters
- Sewer: Sewer in Street
- Water: Public, Water District
- Utilities for property: City, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected & Paid
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Novato
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,073,517
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Trash Collection
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Pending sale | $1,075,000 |
Source:  BAREIS #326074198 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+172.5% |
Source: BAREIS #326074198 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2022 | Sold | $394,500-57.4% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2018 | Sold | $925,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,073,517 +2% |
| 2025 | $14,268 +1.7% | $1,052,473 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,031 +2.1% | $1,031,837 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,737 +2.4% | $1,011,606 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,414 +0.1% | $991,775 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,404 +1.6% | $972,332 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,199 +3% | $962,370 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,819 +172.3% | $943,500 +293.5% |
| 2018 | $4,708 +3.4% | $239,761 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,553 +6.3% | $235,060 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,283 +2% | $230,451 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,198 +3.1% | $226,990 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,072 | $222,545 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $221,540 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $217,197 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $212,939 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $211,348 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $211,851 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $207,697 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $203,625 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $199,633 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $195,719 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $191,882 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $188,367 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $184,674 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $181,054 |
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