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.
Pending
Price cut: $110K (4/24)
$1,265,000
20 Carob Way, Novato, CA 94945
4beds
2,338sqft
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
- 165 days |
- 56 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael M Cusick DRE #01260333 415-279-8054,
Coldwell Banker Realty 415-456-3000
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326004374
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,265,000$541/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $1,265,000-8%$541/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+56.4%$588/sqft |
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| 10/6/2006 | Sold | $879,000+94.3%$376/sqft |
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| 5/12/1999 | Sold | $452,500$194/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10San Ramon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Sinaloa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10San Marin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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