$1,588,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 4PM

774 Saint Francis Ave Novato, CA 94947

West Novato Neighborhood

Estimated payment $9,712/month

Total Views 3,773
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,071 Sq Ft
$517 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

Major $110K Price Improvement! Turnkey 3,071 sq ft 4+ bed, 4 bath Resort-Style Home with Pool and In-Law Unit on .34 acres. Plenty of space for everyone and ideally situated 2 blocks from Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Living room has views of Mt. Burdell and fireplace w gas insert and reclaimed wood mantel. Chef's kitchen features 36" stainless gas range & hood, wine fridge, and large walk-in pantry. Main level primary suite has sitting area and luxury bath w/soaking tub & stall shower. Formal dining rm has custom built-in's. Entertainer's dream backyard w/ solar heated pool, rose garden, many producing fruit trees + level areas up top are ready to be your sport court or play area. Enjoy sunset views from the mid-level deck + patio with gazebo & fire/bbq pit. Main floor includes 2 more bedrooms, 2nd bath + den or office. Upstairs, are a family/game room + 1 more large bedroom and the 2nd spacious primary suite w/separate entrance, kitchenette, bath # 4 and private deck used as in-law/ADU. Amenities incl. recent 11.89kw (NEM2) Owned solar electric system, 6 year old roof, updated electric panels & dual-pane windows. Awesome workshop for art and projects. 2-car garage w/ huge storage loft. Walking/biking distance to Pleasant Valley, Sinaloa and San Marin Schools. A Must See!

Listing Agent

Vince Sheehan

Marin's Finest License #00572798

Co-Listing Agent

Stacy Lynch

Marin's Finest License #01847706

Open House Schedule

  • Saturday, April 26, 2025
    1:00 to 4:00 pm
    4/26/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    4/26/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00
  • Sunday, April 27, 2025
    1:00 to 4:00 pm
    4/27/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    4/27/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Gunite Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Pleasant Valley / Saint Francis Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-272-09

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,375

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Skylight Tube, Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: San Marin Dr to Sutro to Center Road to R on Saint Francis Ave or Novato Blvd L on Eucalyptus R Center L Saint Francis
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3437
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Formal Room, Other
  • Living Room Features: View, Other
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Square Footage: 3071.00
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Fiberglass, Jack & Jill, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Outside Access, Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Tub, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Piped, Insert, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Pantry Closet
  • Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom 2+, Workshop
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, BBQ Built-In, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Gunite Construction, Solar Heat
  • View: Hills, Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: Novato Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 132-272-09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14972.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Windows

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Novato Unified
  • School District (County): Marin

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Range of Values:

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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 $10,375 $733,988 $278,394 $455,594
2023 $9,605 $719,597 $272,936 $446,661
2022 $9,621 $705,491 $267,586 $437,905
2021 $10,125 $691,663 $262,341 $429,322
2020 $9,452 $684,574 $259,652 $424,922
2019 $9,017 $671,154 $254,562 $416,592
2018 $8,881 $655,998 $249,572 $406,426
2017 $8,583 $633,333 $244,679 $388,654
2016 $7,391 $566,997 $239,883 $327,114
2015 $7,268 $558,485 $236,282 $322,203
2014 $7,132 $547,549 $231,655 $315,894
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $1,588,000 -6.5% $517 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $1,698,000 -- $553 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Co
Grant Deed $520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $720,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer $100,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer $125,000 California Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,130,000 New Conventional
Closed $322,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $407,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $608,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $576,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325029255

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 132-272-09