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Ignacio

Ignacio

Suburban Neighborhood in Novato, California

Marin County 94949

$1,295,144 Average Value
$627 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Stirrups, stars, stripes, and stucco ranch homes

In Ignacio, a southern Novato suburb, 1800s ranch land transformed into 20th-century military housing before becoming a contemporary suburban sprawl, leaving a legacy of riding stirrups, stars, and stripes. “[Ignacio] features a few distinct communities,” says Marin County Realtor Megan Pomponio of Compass, who grew up in Ignacio. “Pointe Marin used to be Air Force base housing, but it's now a master-planned community," Pompino continues. “The upscale Marin Country Club area was built in the 1960s and feels like an established suburb, while Pacheco Valle is mostly condos from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.” All these neighborhoods were once the province of cowboys and today's residents can explore 2,000 acres of nature preserves, or, if they're feeling less adventurous, just go shopping.

You will find condos in the wooded hills of the Ignacio neighborhood.
You will find condos in the wooded hills of the Ignacio neighborhood.
Ignacio offers many updated modern homes of various styles.
Ignacio offers many updated modern homes of various styles.
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Sprawling suburbs and contained condos

Ignacio’s neighborhoods reflect its history as a dynamic, transforming neighborhood. Marin Country Club Estates has multi-million dollar ranch homes along tree-lined streets, and homes here range from $1.5 to $3.6 million. Pacheco Valle’s condos cost between $500,00 and $800,000, and Pointe Marin’s master-planned homes, typically classic styles like Georgian or Tudor, cost between $1 and $2 million.

Ignacio home owners enjoy plenty of open space and recreation within walking distance.
Ignacio home owners enjoy plenty of open space and recreation within walking distance.
A row of hilltop homes in Ignacio have inclined backyards.
A row of hilltop homes in Ignacio have inclined backyards.
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Novato Unified School District

The area is part of Novato Unified School District, which has a B rating on Niche. Lomda Verde Elementary School has a C rating on Niche, and San Jose Middle School has a B rating. Novato High School has a B-plus rating and has a variety of extracurricular activities for students, like ping pong, mountain biking and comic book clubs. The College of Marin, one of California’s community colleges, is just outside the neighborhood.

Children are the highest priority at Loma Verde Elementary School.
Children are the highest priority at Loma Verde Elementary School.
Your children will thrive at San Jose Intermediate School.
Your children will thrive at San Jose Intermediate School.
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SMART Trains and smart cars

Redwood Highway runs along the neighborhood and leads into San Francisco. Ignacio also has a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station on the other side of Redwood Highway, which provides area residents with a route around Marin and to the San Francisco Ferry. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 40 miles away.

The SMART offers transit through Ignacio to the Sonoma County Airport and San Francisco Ferry.
The SMART offers transit through Ignacio to the Sonoma County Airport and San Francisco Ferry.
Ignacio homes are located near miles of open space, perfect for hikes and dog walking.
Ignacio homes are located near miles of open space, perfect for hikes and dog walking.
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Nature preserves and personal golf carts

At Marin Country Club, guests and members tee off on an 18-hole golf course, swim in the pool, or thwack tennis balls and pickle balls back and forth on the club's courts. In the surrounding subdivision, residents zip around the streets in their personal golf carts. Hikers also have plenty to do, with over 2,000 acres of preserved land at their disposal. Indian Valley, Pacheco Valley, Ignacio and Loma Verde Preserves all welcome people (and sometimes dogs) to explore trails that weave and wind underneath madrone, manzanitas and oak trees. Josef Hoog Park is popular for casual outdoor outings, especially for kids and families looking to burn off some energy. “[Ignacio has a] family-oriented vibe. I’ve spent time there for soccer games,” says Katie Wigington, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and Novato resident. The park has grassy fields and a picnic area where people set up camp chairs and lay tablecloths for cookouts.

Hit some golf balls at the Marin country club in Ignacio.
Hit some golf balls at the Marin country club in Ignacio.
Enjoy a hike to Buck Gulch Falls in the Loma Verde Preserve.
Enjoy a hike to Buck Gulch Falls in the Loma Verde Preserve.
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Pop by Pacheco Plaza

Pacheco Plaza is the neighborhood’s primary shopping center. People can also drive five miles to downtown Novato, but Pacheco Plaza has restaurants and shops covered. Marin Coffee Roasters bustles in the early mornings, and the ovens at Boca Pizzeria run hot during lunchtime to feed the afternoon rush. People can also get their clothes tailored, shoes repaired, and their nails done at the other shops. For groceries, people stop by Nugget Markets, a family-owned grocery store.

Pacheco Plaza in Ignacio offers many shopping opportunities.
Pacheco Plaza in Ignacio offers many shopping opportunities.
Boca Pizzeria offers great pizza and atmosphere in Ignacio.
Boca Pizzeria offers great pizza and atmosphere in Ignacio.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

64 min drive

Bus

Nave Dr & Bolling Dr

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Alameda Del Prado & Calle Arboleda

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Alameda Del Prado & Alameda De La Loma

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Alameda Del Prado Bus Pad

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Pacheco Plaza

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Alameda Del Prado & Nave Dr

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Ignacio Blvd & Alameda Del Prado

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ignacio US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,225,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,580,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$515,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$400,596
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$627
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$1,240,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,656
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,427
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,575
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,214
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
764
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 3pm

    20 Tan Oak Way, Novato, CA 94949

    $1,595,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,215 Sq Ft
    • 20 Tan Oak Way
    • New 2 days ago

    Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac in the coveted Pointe Marin community, 20 Tan Oak Way is a Napa-inspired farmhouse unlike any other in Novato. This custom masterpiece blends rustic allure with modern elegance, boasting a crisp white exterior, bold black-framed windows, a signature Dutch door, and charming wood pergolas. The inviting front porch, framed by wood-stained columns and artisan

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    Julie Widergren
    Coldwell Banker Realty
    (415) 367-0616
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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    2 - 4pm

    15 Germaine Place, Novato, CA 94949

    $1,299,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,388 Sq Ft
    • 15 Germaine Place
    • New 2 days ago

    Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in the picturesque Domingo Canyon, this charming home invites you to make it your own. As you step inside, you are greeted by a gracious living room adorned with built-ins that beautifully frame a stunning marble fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The formal dining room sets the stage for elegant gatherings, while the spacious kitchen boasts a

    Lisa Garaventa Golden Gate Sotheby's

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    1 - 4pm

    1 Winged Foot Dr, Novato, CA 94949

    $3,650,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,486 Sq Ft
    • 1 Winged Foot Dr
    • New 2 days ago

    Come home to light, luxury, and sweeping nature views in this exquisitely remodeled 5BR/4.5BA mid-century masterpiece overlooking Marin Country Club. This 3,486+/- sq ft residence has been completely transformed, blending iconic architectural features with modern amenities. Light floods the sophisticated sunken living room with its original Malm fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows framing lush

    Marla Moresi-Valdes Sotheby's International Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
8,400
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$102,058
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,713

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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