Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds985 sqft$442/sqft
1542 Center Rd, Unit 103, Novato, CA 94947
CondoProperty Type
1975Year Built
$442/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$525/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Discover this beautifully refreshed two-level townhome offering a seamless blend of comfort, light, and modern design. This home is positioned on the southeast corner of the community, offering optimal sunlight, privacy, and quiet. A nearby gated garage entrance adds everyday convenience. The spacious main level welcomes you with an open-concept living and dining area, highlighted by brand new luxury vinyl flooring, crisp white walls, and sliding glass doors that open to a large private patio, perfect...Discover this beautifully refreshed two-level townhome offering a seamless blend of comfort, light, and modern design. This home is positioned on the southeast corner of the community, offering optimal sunlight, privacy, and quiet. A nearby gated garage entrance adds everyday convenience. The spacious main level welcomes you with an open-concept living and dining area, highlighted by brand new luxury vinyl flooring, crisp white walls, and sliding glass doors that open to a large private patio, perfect for outdoor lounging or a container veggie garden. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and shaker-style cabinetry, while the convenient half bath includes an in-unit washer and dryer. Upstairs, two bright bedrooms offer generous closet space, including a walk-in, and share a full bath with new flooring in the primary suite. Additional features include one dedicated covered parking space, a patio closet, and extra on-site storage for owner belongings. Enjoy comfort and convenience with access to a sparkling pool, spa, lush greenbelts, and on-site laundry facilities. Centrally located near shopping, dining, parks, and transportation, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and ease within a well-maintained community.

Listing Agents

  1. Ben Faber

    Ben Faber

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01913767

    P: (415) 686-4980

  2. Faber Real Estate Team

    P: (415) 686-4980

Listing closed: 12/15/2025 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 325094297

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$436,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

Novato, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ben Faber, DRE #01913767

Sold By Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley, Maria Zorrilla

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Property Information for 1542 Center Road, Unit 103

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Condominium
  • County: Marin County
  • Cross Street: S Novato Blvd
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 1542 Center Rd
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1975
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Novato
  • Area Short Display: A1700
  • Directions to Property: Google Maps
  • Location of Unit: Other
  • Area Long Display: Novato
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Roof, Trash, Water
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: $525
  • Association Name: Center Place Homeowners Association
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Phone: (415) 332-7900
  • APN: 140-401-04
School Information
  • School District (County): Marin
  • Elementary School District: Novato Unified
  • Middle or Junior School District: Novato Unified
  • Senior High School District: Novato Unified
Parking
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Underground Parking, See Remarks
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 2
Property
Lot Information
  • Unit: 103
  • Square Footage: 985.0
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 440.0
  • Lot Features: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 31
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations, and information regarding a property, including the property's compliance with state and local legal requirements and all measurements and calculations of area, have been obtained from various sources, and may include such material that has been generated by use of artificial intelligence. Such information and material have not been and will not be verified for accuracy by the listing broker or the multiple listing service, and are not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. Such information and material should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. This information and material are intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Horse Property: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Association Features: Laundry Coin, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Comm Facility, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Cabinet, Quartz Counter
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: Storage Area(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Gas Oven, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 1542 Center Road, Unit 103

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Sold

REBAREIS #325094297

$435,000
Dec 10, 2025

Pending

REBAREIS #325094297

Dec 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922785054

$435,000

+6.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Sold

REBAREIS #325094297

$435,000
12/10/2025

Pending

REBAREIS #325094297

12/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922785054

$435,000

+6.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 1542 Center Road, Unit 103

Taxable ValueLand$215,000Additions$219,000Total$434,000
Tax Record2025$3,575 ($298 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt948 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt948 SqFtStories2Lot Size440 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1982ZoningRPCountyMARINAPN140-401-04

Schools near 1542 Center Road, Unit 103

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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