$850,000
UNDER CONTRACT

28 Joan Ave Novato, CA 94947

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,592/month

Total Views 5,354
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$773 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Novato High School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

This lovely home at the end of a cul-de-sac offers approximately 1,100 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms (with one bath in detached unit). Features include a fireplace, hardwood floors throughout living, dining, halls and bedrooms, recessed lighting, some newer dual paned windows and new roof, gutters and downspouts in 2024. A light-filled kitchen includes a gas range, tiled counter tops with stainless steel appliances and opens to an expansive redwood deck convenient for entertaining. Landscaped garden with Oak and Plum trees and a nice flat lawn area offers plenty of room for outdoor activities. The primary bedroom features ample space and natural light overlooking the backyard. There are two additional spacious bedrooms. The permitted detached unit with bath provides a variety of options as a home office, gym or as a private getaway for guests. One car attached garage with loft storage and washer and dryer. Conveniently located near downtown Novato, parks, shopping and close to Rancho school. This ranch style home is ready for you to call your own!

Listing Agent

Darlene Hanley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00945576

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1951 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,599 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Artificial Turf
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Property
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140-141-10

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,159

Year Built

Built in 1951 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached, Ranchette/Country
  • Directions To Property: 101 to Rowland Blvd, then left, Rt on So. Novato Blvd, Rt to Joan Avenue
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1100.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Grass Artificial, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 140-141-10
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6599.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1951

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Bedrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Unit Kitchen: No
  • Second Unit Occupied: Yes
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,159 $775,382 $464,792 $310,590
2023 $9,944 $760,181 $455,680 $304,501
2022 $9,716 $745,279 $446,747 $298,532
2021 $9,711 $730,667 $437,988 $292,679
2020 $9,558 $723,180 $433,500 $289,680
2019 $8,562 $642,856 $368,131 $274,725
2018 $8,929 $630,255 $360,915 $269,340
2017 $8,762 $617,900 $353,840 $264,060
2016 $7,700 $605,784 $346,902 $258,882
2015 $8,015 $596,688 $341,693 $254,995
2014 $5,226 $383,424 $283,629 $99,795
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $850,000 -5.5% $773 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $899,000 +25.7% $817 / Sq Ft
06/18/2019 06/18/19 Sold $715,000 0.0% $596 / Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2019 04/23/19 For Sale $715,000 -- $596 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $715,000 Cal Land Tiitle Company
Grant Deed -- Cal Land Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co Inc
Grant Deed $558,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $365,000 Multiple
Trustee Deed $332,500 Accommodation
Grant Deed $679,500 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Grant Deed $362,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $221,500 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,000 New Conventional
Closed $425,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $528,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $410,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $365,648 FHA
Previous Owner $360,245 FHA
Previous Owner $135,900 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $543,600 Balloon
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $382,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $304,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $46,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $165,825 No Value Available
Closed $68,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325021180

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 140-141-10

California Marin County Novato 94947 Central Novato

28 Joan Ave, Novato, CA

Homes for Sale in Novato, CA

This home is located at 28 Joan Ave, Novato, CA 94947 and is currently priced at $850,000, approximately $772 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 28 Joan Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Rancho Elementary School, Novato High School, and Marin Christian Academy and North Bay Christian High School.

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Listing Agent
Darlene Hanley
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Coldwell Banker Realty
(628) 214-2848