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1 bed661 sqft

1540 Center Rd, Unit 381, Novato, CA 94947

Est: $2,303/moGet pre-approved
CondoProperty Type
1975Year Built
$452/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$522/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This is the best priced one bedroom condo in all of Marin County! Refreshed from top to bottom and ready for move-in, this top-floor 1BD/1BA condo at Center Place offers a clean slate for its next owner. New carpet and flooring, fresh paint and a new refrigerator set the tone, and the full bathroom has an updated vanity mirror, faucet and fixtures. The open living area leads out to a private balcony with treetop views, a quiet spot to unwind at the end of the day. Practical touches include a large...This is the best priced one bedroom condo in all of Marin County! Refreshed from top to bottom and ready for move-in, this top-floor 1BD/1BA condo at Center Place offers a clean slate for its next owner. New carpet and flooring, fresh paint and a new refrigerator set the tone, and the full bathroom has an updated vanity mirror, faucet and fixtures. The open living area leads out to a private balcony with treetop views, a quiet spot to unwind at the end of the day. Practical touches include a large storage closet and one assigned parking space. The building has an elevator, shared laundry right across the hall, green landscaping and a sparkling community pool. Whether you're buying your first place or downsizing, this is easy, low-maintenance living. As a bonus, you're in the heart of downtown Novato. Grab fresh salsa from local favorite Tommy's Salsa, pick up a slice at Mountain Mike's, or settle in for Thai at Chao Praya, all close by. Pini Hardware, the post office, Safeway, Starbucks and Habit Burger are just a couple of blocks away, so quick errands are easy whenever you need them.
4 days on Market
  • Listed by: Andrea West DRE #01889236 • Alliance Bay Realty Off: 415-328-0065
Last updated: 10/02/2026 02:56 PM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41150176
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Property Information for 1540 Center Road, Unit 381

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft / Condominium
  • County: Marin County
  • City: NOVATO
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: Not Listed
  • Building Type: Condo
  • Property Sub Type: Condo
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Side By Side
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: 1540 Center Rd
  • Floor: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 30
  • Year Built: 1975

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Common Area
  • Pool Type: Other
  • Pool: Community
  • Unit Feature: Unit Faces Common Area
  • Floor Unit is on: 3
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Bedrooms Count: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Greenbelt, Pool
  • HOA Documents: Bylaws, CC&R'S, Reserve Study, Rules and Regulations
  • HOA Dues: $522.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
  • HOA Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • HOA Phone: (415) 332-7900
  • HOA Fees Freq: Monthly
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Carbon Mon Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Complex Name: Not Listed
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Lot Description: RectangularLot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 720
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 720.0
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Sq Ft Apx: 661
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: None
  • Units in Complex: 105
  • Yard Description: Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Acres: 0.02
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: North on South Novato Blvd, left on Center Rd.
  • FIPS Code: 06041
  • Parcel Number: 140-400-81
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST

Multi Family Information

General Details
  • Units Total: 105

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1540 Center Road, Unit 381

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41150176

$299,000—
Oct 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41150176

$299,000—
Oct 2, 2026

Withdrawn

RESFAR #326049612

$320,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41150176

$299,000
10/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41150176

$299,000
10/02/2026

Withdrawn

RESFAR #326049612

$320,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1540 Center Road, Unit 381

Taxable Value

Land

$38,433

Additions

$40,995
Total$79,428

Tax Record

2025

$2,215 ($185 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

1

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

661 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

661 SqFt

Lot Size

720 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1975

Year Renovated

1991

County

MARIN

APN

140-400-81

Schools near 1540 Center Road, Unit 381

This home is within Novato Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rancho Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nova Education Center
PublicK to 12

Novato High School
Public9 to 12

Marin Oaks High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1540 Center Road, Unit 381 is a condo for sale in Novato, CA 94947. This property was listed for sale on October 2, 2026 by Alliance Bay Realty, it's currently listed at $299,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on November 2, 2011. This listing's school district is Novato Unified School District. Nearby schools include Rancho Elementary School, Nova Education Center and Novato High School. 1540 Center Road, Unit 381 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 661 sqft condo built in 1975.

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