$802,500
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

8 Elegant Tern Rd Novato, CA 94949

Ignacio Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,954 Sq Ft
$535/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$411 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pool and Spa
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Novato High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2025

With 1,954 square feet of airy living space, an attached 2-car garage, and a sunny private patio, this townhouse offers the feel of a single-family home set amidst Marin's natural beauty. The thoughtfully designed layout includes two en-suite bedrooms and a versatile family room, perfect for a home office or guest retreat. The kitchen and breakfast nook are illuminated by a wall of windows and three skylights, offering views of the patio and garden. Enjoy an array of HOA amenities, including a pool, spa, and tennis courts, as well as direct access to miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Set within the 519-acre Pacheco Valle Preserve, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and the quintessential Marin lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Garcia

Redfin Corp. License #02146833

Redfin Corp.

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Upton

Compass License #02077214

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,246

Year Built

  • Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,951 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Low Maintenance Yard

HOA Fees

  • $535 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,954 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Pool

  • Pool and Spa
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 160-551-05

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, insurance, insurance on structure, ground maintenance, management, pool
  • Steward Property Services (Pacheco Valle Woods) Association, Phone Number (707) 285-0600
  • Pacheco Valle Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,246

Year Built

Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$535 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Subtype Description: Planned Unit Develop
  • Directions To Property: Enter Alameda del Prado into Pacheco Valle. Take first left on Alameda del Prado, left on Elegant Tern.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0448
  • Stories: 3
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Carpet, Parquet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1954.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Piped, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Ceramic Counter, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s), Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Deck, Enclosed Patio, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Pool/Spa Combo

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Guest Parking Available, Interior Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 535
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Steward Property Services (Pacheco Valle Woods)
  • Association Phone: (707) 285-0600

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Insurance, Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Other

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160-551-05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1951.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1979

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $802,500 -1.5% $411 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2024 12/15/24 For Sale $815,000 +1.6% $417 / Sq Ft
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Off Market $802,500 -- --
11/16/2024 11/16/24 Price Changed $815,000 -3.6% $417 / Sq Ft
09/14/2024 09/14/24 For Sale $845,000 +17.4% $432 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Sold $720,000 0.0% $368 / Sq Ft
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2020 09/16/20 For Sale $720,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $10,246 $762,472 $382,032 $380,440
2023 $10,025 $747,527 $374,544 $372,983
2022 $9,791 $732,870 $367,200 $365,670
2021 $9,780 $718,500 $360,000 $358,500
2020 $6,932 $497,516 $172,270 $325,246
2019 $6,646 $487,765 $168,894 $318,871
2018 $6,795 $478,204 $165,583 $312,621
2017 $6,434 $468,830 $162,337 $306,493
2016 $6,212 $459,637 $159,154 $300,483
2015 $6,108 $452,737 $156,765 $295,972
2014 $5,990 $443,869 $153,694 $290,175
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $722,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $576,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $802,500 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $720,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $435,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324073711

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 160-551-05

California Marin County Novato 94949 Ignacio

8 Elegant Tern Rd, Novato, CA

Homes for Sale in Novato, CA

This home is located at 8 Elegant Tern Rd, Novato, CA 94949 and is currently priced at $802,500, approximately $410 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 8 Elegant Tern Rd is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Loma Verde Elementary School, Novato High School, and Novato Charter School.

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