Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,344 sqft
197 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901
CondoProperty Type
1966Year Built
$424/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$510/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 197 Novato St, a well appointed two level townhome-style condo located in San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. This spacious end-unit 3BD/1.5BA with 1344 sqft of living space is immediately ready for its next owner. There is a one car attached garage with interior access as well as a second uncovered spot right out front. The main floor offers an open layout with spacious living room and dining area which slider access to a private, fenced and partially covered patio. The galley style kitchen...Welcome to 197 Novato St, a well appointed two level townhome-style condo located in San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. This spacious end-unit 3BD/1.5BA with 1344 sqft of living space is immediately ready for its next owner. There is a one car attached garage with interior access as well as a second uncovered spot right out front. The main floor offers an open layout with spacious living room and dining area which slider access to a private, fenced and partially covered patio. The galley style kitchen features abundant granite countertop space and cabinetry. The updated 1/2 bath has a beautiful epoxy countertop. All three bedrooms and a full bath reside on the second level. A generous south-facing primary bedroom with direct bathroom access sees great natural light and enjoys a wonderful view of Mt. Tam. Updated flooring and dual pane windows throughout. Washer & dryer are situated in a dedicated laundry room on the main level. The HOA fee includes exterior maintenance, exterior ground, roof and presents a pool for residents to enjoy. Only unit with a side area for storage. Come visit to see what this wonderful condo has to offer!
  • Listed by: Michael Viani DRE #01151294 Brokerage DRE #01521930 • Redfin
Listing closed: 07/17/2024 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 323929889

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$560,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin, Michael Viani, DRE #01151294

Sold By Ascend Real Estate, David Colmenero

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Property Information for 197 Novato Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Condominium
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • View Description: Greenbelt, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, Ridge
  • Cross Street: Canal St
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 197 Novato St
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: San Rafael
  • Area Short Display: A2300
  • Directions to Property: Take Francisco Blvd from 101, left on Bellam to Belvedere, right on Canal and another right on Novato
  • Location of Unit: End Unit
  • Area Long Display: San Rafael
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: $510
  • Association Name: Marin Harbor Village
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Phone: (866) 473-2573
  • APN: 008-061-30
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1344.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2701.0
  • Lot Features: Grass Artificial, Land Locked, Landscape Misc, Shape Regular
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Security Fence, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: FHA
  • Picture Count: 31
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  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public, Water District
  • Utilities: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Exterior Features: Entry Gate
  • Association Features: Pool
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Comm Facility
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), MultiUnits
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter
  • Flooring: See Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00

Property History for 197 Novato Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2024

Sold

REBAREIS #323929889

$570,000—
Jul 15, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536776495

$570,000

+5.5% / yr

Jul 15, 2024

Expired

REBAREIS #323929889

$569,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2024

Sold

REBAREIS #323929889

$570,000
07/15/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536776495

$570,000

+5.5% / yr

07/15/2024

Expired

REBAREIS #323929889

$569,000

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

Public Records for 197 Novato Street

Taxable ValueLand$234,600Additions$346,800Total$581,400
Tax Record2025$9,189 ($766 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtLot Size2,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1976CountyMARINAPN008-061-30

Schools near 197 Novato Street

This home is within San Rafael City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
San Pedro Elementary School
PublicK to 5

James B. Davidson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Terra Linda High School
Public9 to 12

San Rafael High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 197 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
$570,000
3
1,344
–
–
2
1.5
1,344
2,700
$170,000
3
1,344
–
$390,000
2
1,143
–
–
3
1.5
1,344
2,700
$144,000
3
1,344
–

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