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    561 Louis Drive, Novato, CA 94945

    3beds
    1,586sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1952
    5,710.72 Square Feet Lot
    $893,000 Zestimate®
    $555/sqft
    $4,149 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $893,000

    $795,000 - $1.00M

    $4,149/mo

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    What's special

    Abundant natural lightSeasonal water viewsFresh interior paintNew carpetsCorner lotBackyard terraceRemodeled kitchen
    Escape to the tranquility of 561 Louis Drive, an updated single-level Novato home with seasonal water views and a versatile detached cottage. Located on a sought-after corner lot in Novato, 561 Louis Drive shines with its blend of comfort, privacy and scenic charm. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom, single-level home enjoys abundant natural light and stunning seasonal water views from the primary bedroom, living room, kitchen, yard and detached cottage. Thoughtful updates include a remodeled kitchen and bathroom, new carpets and fresh interior paint. The versatile detached cottage can serve as a third bedroom, additional living space, home office, gym, or yoga studio, with potential to add a second bathroom (buyer to verify). Enjoy tranquil mornings or peaceful evenings on the backyard terrace, sipping coffee and watching nature over the water. With ample driveway parking and extra storage, plus easy access to Highway 101 and nearby Downtown Novato's vibrant restaurants and shops, this home combines serene living with convenience.

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    Listed by:

    Own Marin DRE #01468633 415-640-8671,

    Own Marin 415-737-5663

    Bought with:

    James L Schalich, DRE #02050584

    Alamere Real Estate

    Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325013271MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Marin County

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Inside Room
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Brick
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,586
    • Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Waterfront features: Pond Seasonal
    Lot
    • Size: 5,710 sqft
    • Features: Corner Lot, Private
    Details
    • Parcel number: 15315512
    • Special conditions: Offer As Is

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1952

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Novato

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/13/2025Sold$880,000+3.5%$555/sqft
    Source: BAREIS #325013271 Report a problem
    2/28/2025Contingent$850,000$536/sqft
    Source: BAREIS #325013271 Report a problem
    2/17/2025Listed for sale$850,000+20.6%$536/sqft
    Source: BAREIS #325013271 Report a problem
    5/16/2019Sold$705,000+0.9%$445/sqft
    Source: BAREIS #21905594 Report a problem
    4/22/2019Price change$699,000-4.1%$441/sqft
    Source: BHHS Drysdale Properties #21905594 Report a problem
    4/1/2019Listed for sale$729,000$460/sqft
    Source: BHHS Drysdale Properties #21905594 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,207 +11.9%$785,311 +2%
    2024$10,017 +2.2%$769,915 +2%
    2023$9,802 +2.4%$754,821 +2%
    2022$9,577 +0.1%$740,022 +2%
    2021$9,570 +4.5%$725,514 +1%
    2020$9,157 +273.7%$718,080 +31.3%
    2019$2,451 +1.8%$546,857 +243.4%
    2018$2,407 +2.1%$159,248 +2%
    2017$2,358 -2.7%$156,126 +2%
    2016$2,423 +12.6%$153,065 +1.5%
    2015$2,152 +3.1%$150,766 +2%
    2014$2,087 $147,813 +0.5%
    2013-- $147,145 +2%
    2012-- $144,261 +2%
    2011-- $141,433 +0.8%
    2010-- $140,377 -0.2%
    2009-- $140,710 +2%
    2008-- $137,952 +2%
    2007-- $135,247 +2%
    2006-- $132,596 +13.3%
    2005-- $116,980 +2%
    2004-- $114,686 +1.9%
    2003-- $112,585 +2%
    2002-- $110,378 +2%
    2001-- $108,215

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    Neighborhood: 94945

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