Welcome to 256 San Marin Drive. Great home in a wonderful location! The living room features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and dining nook - with views to the rear garden & meadow beyond. The kitchen has been remodeled & features recessed lighting, stainless appliances including a gas range, and custom cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a breakfast area with extra cabinets/pantry and a slider leading to a front patio. The main level also includes a family room with a wet bar, slider to a covered rear deck & garden, plus a bedroom and upgraded bathroom. Upstairs you'll find a light-filled primary suite with an attached balcony to soak in the meadow views, along with an upgraded primary bathroom. Find two additional bedrooms on the upper floor which feature a shared balcony, plus a remodeled hall bathroom. The main living areas and bedrooms all feature newer luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans & upgraded lighting. The Sun Run solar system is owned and paid in full. The lot features a fully fenced yard, mature trees, brick-lined planter beds and pathways. Attached two car garage. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and hiking trails. Enjoy all Marin has to offer in this lovely home.
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$999,000
256 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945
4beds
2,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$1,045,400 Zestimate®
$429/sqft
$5,695 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,045,400
$941,000 - $1.17M
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Fully fenced yardAttached balconyShared balconyMature treesCustom cabinetryLight-filled primary suiteUpgraded primary bathroom
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Listed by:
Tiffany A Knef DRE #01261601 707-337-1439,
W Real Estate 707-501-5406
Bought with:
Dominique Nave-Conroy, DRE #01776152
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 324113155
Originating MLS: Sonoma
Originating MLS: SonomaFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony, Closet
Bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Tub w/Shower Over
Bathroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo
Family room
- Features: Deck Attached
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Space in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,330
- Total interior livable area: 2,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Other
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
Details
- Parcel number: 12428258
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Battery Backup
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Novato
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $429/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,224,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,005
- Date on market: 3/17/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2025 | Sold | $999,000-4.8%$429/sqft |
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| 4/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,049,000$450/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Contingent | $1,049,000-8.7%$450/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+2511.4%$493/sqft |
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| 11/1/1995 | Sold | $44,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,005 -32.4% | $1,224,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,235 +146.7% | $1,200,000 +140.1% |
| 2023 | $7,798 +10% | $499,865 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,090 +0.3% | $490,064 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,071 +1.5% | $480,455 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,967 +5% | $475,530 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,635 +1.6% | $466,205 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,531 +1.9% | $457,064 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,409 -0.3% | $448,103 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,428 +9.5% | $439,320 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,869 +2% | $432,722 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,752 | $424,247 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $422,330 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $414,050 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $405,932 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $402,900 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $403,860 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $395,942 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $388,181 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $380,570 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $373,110 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $365,795 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $359,093 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $352,052 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $345,150 |
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Neighborhood: San Marin
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- 8/10San Ramon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Sinaloa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10San Marin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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