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  • Price cut: $110K (4/24)
    $1,265,000

    20 Carob Way, Novato, CA 94945

    4beds
    2,338sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1982
    10,349 Square Feet Lot
    $1,225,500 Zestimate®
    $541/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Quiet cul-de-sacSpacious family roomBathed in all-day sunWell-appointed kitchen
    Welcome to 20 Carob Way, a beautifully maintained split-level home located in the highly sought-after San Marin neighborhood. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers approximately 2,338 square feet of well-designed living space with a functional and inviting floor plan. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home sits proudly on a private 10,350-square-foot lot, bathed in all-day sun. Upon entry, you're welcomed into an expansive living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area, perfectly positioned beside sliding doors that open to the backyardideal for effortless indoor-outdoor living and conveniently located just off the kitchen. The well-appointed kitchen features casual dining and gathering space and steps down into a spacious family room. From here, doors open to a spectacular deck and spa area that seamlessly extends into the landscaped yard and garden spacesperfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, the primary suite includes an en-suite bathroom, along with two additional guest bedrooms and a full bath. Downstairs, a fully separate fourth guest suite with its own bathroom is located just off the family room, offering ideal accommodations for guests, extended family, or a home office. This is truly a destination property, offering the perfect balance of Northern California indoor-outdoor living and entertaining all just minutes from downtown Novato's shops and restaurants, top-rated schools, and Highway 101 for an easy commute north to Sonoma wine country or south to San Francisco.
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    Listed by:

    Michael M Cusick DRE #01260333 415-279-8054,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 415-456-3000

    Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326004374MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main,Upper
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main,Upper
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Area
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Other, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Inside Room
      Features
      • Formal Entry
      • Flooring: Other
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,338
      • Total interior livable area: 2,338 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Multi/Split,Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 10,349 Square Feet
      • Features: Cul-De-Sac
      Details
      • Parcel number: 12543109
      • Special conditions: Offer As Is

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1982

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Water District
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Novato

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $541/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,177,578
      • Annual tax amount: $15,522
      • Date on market: 1/20/2026
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $1,225,500

        $1.16M - $1.29M

        $5,685/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/27/2026Pending sale$1,265,000$541/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326004374 Report a problem
        4/24/2026Price change$1,265,000-8%$541/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326004374 Report a problem
        1/20/2026Listed for sale$1,375,000+56.4%$588/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326004374 Report a problem
        10/6/2006Sold$879,000+94.3%$376/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/12/1999Sold$452,500$194/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$15,522 +1.6%$1,177,578 +2%
        2024$15,272 +2.1%$1,154,496 +2%
        2023$14,958 +2.3%$1,131,861 +2%
        2022$14,614 +0.1%$1,109,675 +2%
        2021$14,603 +1.6%$1,087,920 +1%
        2020$14,374 +3.1%$1,076,766 +2%
        2019$13,943 +8%$1,055,661 +9.6%
        2018$12,905 +6.1%$963,000 +7%
        2017$12,158 +7.7%$900,000 +2.1%
        2016$11,291 +7.2%$881,895 +8%
        2015$10,533 +10.1%$816,570 +12%
        2014$9,564 $729,081 +10%
        2013-- $662,801 +6%
        2012-- $625,285 -5%
        2011-- $658,195
        2010-- $658,195 -4%
        2009-- $685,620 -17%
        2008-- $826,260 -6%
        2007-- $879,000 +69.3%
        2006-- $519,089 +2%
        2005-- $508,913 +2%
        2004-- $498,935 +1.9%
        2003-- $489,795 +2%
        2002-- $480,193 +2%
        2001-- $470,781

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 94945

        Getting around

        17 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        41 / 100
        Some Transit
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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