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$650,000

189 Escallonia Drive, Novato, CA 94945

3beds

1,612sqft

$5,245/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1979

1,485 Square Feet Lot

$645,600 Zestimate^®

$403/sqft

$785/mo HOA

What's special

Fully fenced backyardPrivacy and outdoor spaceDetached one-car garage

Opportunity awaits with this end-unit townhome featuring a fully fenced backyard, offering privacy and outdoor space rarely found at this price point. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a detached one-car garage, and an additional reserved parking space conveniently located directly in front of the home. Inside, you'll find a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate dining area with an eating nook, and an in-home laundry area for added convenience. While the home is in original condition and ready for updating, it offers an excellent opportunity to customize and add value. Bring your vision and transform this property into the home of your dreams. Ideal for owner-occupants, investors, or anyone looking for a project with great potential.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bathroom

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Central

Cooling

None

Appliances

Laundry: Hookups Only

Features

Basement: None
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,612
Total interior livable area: 1,612 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: In Ground, Community, Fenced
Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced

Lot

Size: 1,485 Square Feet
Features: Court

Details

Parcel number: 12538033
Special conditions: Notice Of Default,Short Sale

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Property subtype: Townhouse
Attached to another structure: Yes

Condition

Year built: 1979

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Amenities included: Pool
Services included: Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Road, Roof, Water
HOA fee: $785 monthly
HOA name: San Marin Valley Association
HOA phone: 707-539-7375

Location

Region: Novato

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $403/sqft
Tax assessed value: $134,808
Annual tax amount: $2,627
Date on market: 7/8/2026
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$645,600

$613,000 - $678,000

$3,894/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/14/2008	Sold	$475,000-3.1%$295/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/19/2008	Listed for sale	$490,000$304/sqft
Source: NRT California #20818848 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,627 -71.4%	$134,808 -81.1%
2024	$9,192 +270.1%	$714,000 +451%
2023	$2,483 +2.8%	$129,574 +2%
2022	$2,416 +0.5%	$127,034 +2%
2021	$2,405 +1.2%	$124,543 +1%
2020	$2,377 +9.4%	$123,266 +2%
2019	$2,173 +2.1%	$120,850 +2%
2018	$2,127 +3.8%	$118,482 +2%
2017	$2,049 +5.5%	$116,159 +2%
2016	$1,942 -2.1%	$113,881 +1.5%
2015	$1,984 +3.6%	$112,172 +2%
2014	$1,916	$109,975 +0.5%
2013	--	$109,479 +2%
2012	--	$107,333 +2%
2011	--	$105,229 +0.8%
2010	--	$104,443 -0.2%
2009	--	$104,692 -31.9%
2008	--	$153,744 +2%
2007	--	$150,729 +2%
2006	--	$147,774 +2%
2005	--	$144,877 +2%
2004	--	$142,038 +1.9%
2003	--	$139,436 +2%
2002	--	$136,702 +2%
2001	--	$134,022

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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