NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Atherton Ave Novato, CA 94945

Green Point Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,203,242 - $2,536,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,964 Sq Ft
$806/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2024

Last sale price $2,495,000 $842 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,197/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Guest House
  • 1 to 6 Horse Stalls
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Barn
  • Greenhouse

About This Home

As of October 2024

Set on a picturesque one-acre lot in Rancho De Novato, this unique country horse property features a beautifully designed farmhouse-style main home with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths, highlighted by an oversized porch that invites relaxation. The top-of-the-line kitchen boasts stunning porcelain countertops, high-end appliances, and custom built-ins, all seamlessly integrated with elegant white oak hardwood floors. Black windows enhance the home's modern aesthetic while maintaining its rustic charm. A completely remodeled one-bedroom guest house provides an inviting space for visitors, complemented by a separate home office ideal for remote work. The outdoor oasis includes a sparkling pool, bocce ball court, sauna with outdoor shower, a barn with three stalls, a corral, and a chicken coop, along with RV hookup and parking for added convenience. An extensive vegetable garden with irrigation thrives amidst gorgeous, landscaped gardens, making this property a true haven for horse lovers and gardening enthusiasts alike.

Last Listed By

Lisa Garaventa

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01399273 Listed on: 09/23/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,695

Year Built

  • Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Fenced For Horses
  • Private Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 2,964 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Pasture Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Greenhouse
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Farming

  • Barn
  • Electricity in Barn

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • 1 to 6 Horse Stalls
  • Corral
  • Paddocks
  • Trailer Storage

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Rancho De Novato Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 143-110-52

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,695

Year Built

Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached, Full
  • Directions To Property: Hwy 101 to Atherton or Hwy 37 to Atherton
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0002
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Hood Over Range, Tankless Water Heater
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Sunken
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Square Footage: 2964.00
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Stove
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Front, Flag Lot, Garden, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Greenhouse, Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Fenced, Heat None, Pool Sweep
  • View: Pasture

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Boat Storage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available, Interior Access, RV Storage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: In Garage

Lot Info

  • Horse Property Features: 1-6 Stalls, Barn Amenities, Barn w/Electricity, Corrals, Fenced, Paddocks, Trailer Storage
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 143-110-52
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43569.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1979

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2024
Closed on
Oct 28, 2024
Sold by
Mantle Family Trust and Mantle Ethan J
Bought by
Epperson Michael and Epperson Kristine
Seller's Agent
Lisa Garaventa
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Figone
The Source Real Estate Company
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,495,000
Total Days on Market
25
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$2,388,561

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$106,439
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,871,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,865,729
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$522,832

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2016
Sold by
Mantle Ethan J and Mantle Tisa A
Bought by
Mantle Etahan J and Mantle Taisa A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2015
Sold by
Mantle Ethan J and Mantle Tisa A
Bought by
Mantle Etahan J and Mantle Taisa A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2012
Sold by
Sahagun Jose and Sahagun Carmen
Bought by
Mantle Ethan J and Mantle Tisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2006
Sold by
Faidi Hameed Suleiman and Faidi Ibrahim
Bought by
Sahagun Jose and Sahagun Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2004
Sold by
Faldi Hameed Suleiman and Faldi Inam Ibrahim
Bought by
Faldi Hameed Suleiman and Faldi Inam Ibrahim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2003
Sold by
Faidi Hameed S and Faidi Inam I
Bought by
Faidi Hameed Suleiman and Faidi Inam Ibrahim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2002
Sold by
Gill James A and Gill Claire M
Bought by
Faidi Hameed Suleiman and Faidi Inam Ibrahim

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Epperson Michael $2,495,000 First American Title
Mantle Etahan J -- None Available
Mantle Etahan J -- None Available
Mantle Ethan J $700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sahagun Jose $1,150,000 Multiple
Faldi Hameed Suleiman -- --
Faidi Hameed Suleiman $100,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Faidi Hameed S $100,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Faidi Hameed Suleiman $875,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Epperson Michael $1,871,250
Previous Owner Mantle Ethan J $574,373
Previous Owner Mantle Ethan J $560,000
Previous Owner Sahagun Jose $920,000
Previous Owner Faidi Hameed Suleiman $850,000
Previous Owner Faidi Hameed Suleiman $950,000
Previous Owner Faidi Hameed S $200,000
Previous Owner Gill James A $75,000
Previous Owner Gill James G $220,000
Previous Owner Gill James A $200,000
Previous Owner Gill James A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Sold $2,495,000 0.0% $842 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2024 09/23/24 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $842 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $10,695 $845,068 $362,172 $482,896
2023 $10,472 $828,499 $355,071 $473,428
2022 $10,198 $812,259 $348,111 $464,148
2021 $10,090 $796,334 $341,286 $455,048
2020 $9,988 $788,172 $337,788 $450,384
2019 $9,536 $772,723 $331,167 $441,556
2018 $9,396 $757,575 $324,675 $432,900
2017 $9,223 $742,721 $318,309 $424,412
2016 $8,536 $728,161 $312,069 $416,092
2015 $8,406 $717,227 $307,383 $409,844
2014 $8,263 $703,178 $301,362 $401,816
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Lisa Garaventa

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    1 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Lisa Garaventa
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jeffrey Figone

    The Source Real Estate Company

    (415) 225-1709

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Figone
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324076017

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 143-110-52

California Marin County Novato 94945 Green Point

537 Atherton Ave, Novato, CA

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This home is located at 537 Atherton Ave, Novato, CA 94945 since 23 September 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,388,561, approximately $805 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 537 Atherton Ave is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Olive Elementary School, Sinaloa Middle School, and San Marin High School.

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