Designer Showcase Estate with Unmatched Golf Course Views. A rare offering in Marin Country Club Estates, this extraordinary residence presents a unique opportunity to own a fully reimagined luxury home where every detail has been thoughtfully curated and expertly executed. Combining timeless architecture, sophisticated design, and an irreplaceable setting, this is turnkey luxury at its finest. Situated on one of the community's most desirable parcels, the property enjoys panoramic golf course and Big Rock Ridge views, expansive level grounds, and privacy rarely found in today's market. The scale of improvements, quality of craftsmanship, and level of finish would be difficult and costly to replicate. A majestic oak and manicured landscape create a memorable arrival, leading to a dramatic double-door entry. Inside, open-concept living spaces showcase exceptional design, refined materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The stunning chef's kitchen features dual islands, custom cabinetry, and premium finishes, connecting effortlessly to the dining and living areas designed for everyday living and entertaining. The living room is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling Venetian plaster fireplace while walls of glass frame breathtaking views. A separate media room and elegant powder room add comfort and flexibility. The luxurious primary suite offers a private retreat with a dedicated sitting room or office, serene views, a spa-inspired bath with sculptural soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a custom-designed closet. The main level also includes a secondary en-suite bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and laundry room. The lower level features a custom mudroom, additional bedroom, full bath, and second laundry area, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Designed for the California lifestyle, the outdoor spaces are equally impressive. A spacious entertaining terrace with a kitchen pass-through window, raised garden beds, resort-style pool terrace, and sweeping views create an exceptional setting for relaxation and entertaining. Just moments from Marin Country Club, open-space trails, shopping, dining, and commuter access, this exceptional residence offers a rare combination of luxury, design excellence, and enduring value in one of Novato's most coveted locations.
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Price cut: $198.2K (6/11)
$2,999,800
36 Capilano Drive, Novato, CA 94949
5beds
3,349sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.99 Acres Lot
$2,886,300 Zestimate®
$896/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sweeping viewsExceptional designCustom cabinetryDual islandsPremium finishesRefined materialsRaised garden beds
- 29 days |
- 1,634 |
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Spiro Stratigos DRE #01220864 415-225-6412,
Corcoran Icon Properties 415-496-2600
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326043389
Originating MLS: Marin County
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sitting Area, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower,Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub, Tile, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
Bathroom
- Features: Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
- Level: Lower,Main
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: View
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Granite Counters, Island w/Sink, Quartz Counter, Slab Counter
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Great Room, View
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Cabinets, Hookups Only, Inside Room, Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,349
- Total interior livable area: 3,349 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Partial Cross,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Hills
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 16013101
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Novato
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $896/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,836,000
- Annual tax amount: $21,789
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
Estimated market value
$2,886,300
$2.74M - $3.03M
$7,871/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $2,999,800-6.2%$896/sqft |
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| 6/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,198,000$955/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listing removed | $3,198,000$955/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,198,000-1.5%$955/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listing removed | $3,248,000$970/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $3,248,000-3%$970/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $3,349,000-4.2%$1,000/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $3,495,000-4.2%$1,044/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000+102.8%$1,090/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000-2.7%$537/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$552/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000-7.5%$552/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listing removed | $1,999,000$597/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Price change | $1,999,000-4.8%$597/sqft |
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| 11/16/2024 | Price change | $2,100,000-4.5%$627/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$657/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,789 +371.9% | $1,836,000 +569.2% |
| 2024 | $4,617 +2.2% | $274,353 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,520 +2.7% | $268,975 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,399 +0.5% | $263,702 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,376 +1.4% | $258,532 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,317 +10.3% | $255,882 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,914 +1.9% | $250,865 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,841 +2.1% | $245,947 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,761 +7.2% | $241,126 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,508 +2% | $236,398 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,440 +2.7% | $232,849 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,349 | $228,286 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $227,256 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $222,801 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $218,432 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $216,801 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $217,317 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $213,055 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $208,880 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $204,783 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $200,768 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $196,833 +5.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $187,223 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $183,553 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $179,955 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 94949
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Loma Verde Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10San Jose MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Novato High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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