344 School Road

Closed 10/30/24
Closed 10/30/24
Main House | Cottage | Barn/Workshop
Last Sold Price
$1,695,000
4 beds3,090 sqft$549/sqft
344 School Rd, Novato, CA 94945

Description

Major PRICE IMPROVEMENT-Enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of your own compound in the country. Surrounded by 1.6 acres of level/gently sloping grounds, you'll find a nearly new(blt 2012), 3BR/3BA main house and single level renovated 1BR/1BA guest/rental house. Continue to offset your mortgage payment with rent from the 950 sq ft cottage(+/or Inlaw) or create your own family compound. On this spacious setting, the lot is dotted with vegetation, mature oaks and country outbuildings, plus a potting...Major PRICE IMPROVEMENT-Enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of your own compound in the country. Surrounded by 1.6 acres of level/gently sloping grounds, you'll find a nearly new(blt 2012), 3BR/3BA main house and single level renovated 1BR/1BA guest/rental house. Continue to offset your mortgage payment with rent from the 950 sq ft cottage(+/or Inlaw) or create your own family compound. On this spacious setting, the lot is dotted with vegetation, mature oaks and country outbuildings, plus a potting shed and large barn/workshop. The main house features 10'+ tall ceilings, oversized windows, open-concept living, dining and kitchen. Views of hills and trees in every direction provide a feeling of solitude in nature. Additional parking in the barn, 3-car garage in the main house + extra storage/workshop space appeals to the automobile enthusiast, hobbyist or contractor. The main house is designed for the third bedroom to be part of the owner's living space OR enjoy a studio in-law (effectively an ADU) for additional rental income. Enjoy the rural relaxed location yet you are only 10 minutes from Downtown Novato, StoneTree/Bay Club, Ignacio and Village Oaks.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Jeff Sterley

    Jeff Sterley

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00494655

    P: (415) 359-4871

    M: (415) 359-4871

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  2. Nick McNaboe

    Nick McNaboe

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02106027

    P: (415) 246-4346

    M: (415) 246-4346

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Property Details for 344 School Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
324043592
Days on Compass
142
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / 2 Houses on Lot
Year Built
2012
Lot Size
1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
County
Marin County
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Traditional
Subdivision
Green Point
View Description
Hills, Valley
Cross Street
Atherton Ave.
Total Parking Spaces
8

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,800,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

Novato, CA

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Building Information for 344 School Road

Stories2Year Built2012Building Size-Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF

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Property Information for 344 School Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Novato
  • Area Short Display: A1700
  • Directions to Property: 101N to CA-37 E in Novato. Take exit 460A. Take Atherton Ave Rt. School Rd. 101 So to Atherton Ave. Exit 463. Atherton Dr Lft. School Rd.
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Parking
  • Area Long Display: Novato
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 143-341-34
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available, Interior Access, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Space, Workshop in Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 3090.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 69696.0
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Misc, Secluded
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Picture Count: 46
  • 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.
  • Construction Materials: Ceiling Insulation, Stucco
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway
  • Fencing: Other, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Central, Other
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Stone, Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 4.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Dining/Living Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Family Room Features: Other
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Cabinet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • # of Rooms: 10
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom 2+, Office, Workshop
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Window Coverings, Window Screens
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 1
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 951.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Description: 1-level renovated
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $2,950.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Detached
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: Yes

Property History for 344 School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2024

Sold

REBAREIS #324043592

$1,695,000—
Oct 30, 2024

Pending

REBAREIS #324043592

—
Oct 23, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544115404

$1,695,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2024

Sold

REBAREIS #324043592

$1,695,000
10/30/2024

Pending

REBAREIS #324043592

—
10/23/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544115404

$1,695,000

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Public Records for 344 School Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,018,980Additions$709,917Total$1,728,897
Tax Record2025$20,134 ($1,678 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,602 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,602 SqFtLot Size69,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2009Year Renovated2012CountyMARINAPN143-341-34

Schools near 344 School Road

This home is within Novato Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Olive Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Sinaloa Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
San Marin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Marin Oaks High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Olive Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sinaloa Middle School
Public6 to 8

San Marin 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 344 School Road, Novato, CA 94945
$1,695,000
4
3,090
69,696
346 School Road, Novato, CA 94945
$1,250,000
3
3,086
70,000
361 School Road, Novato, CA 94945
–
3
3.5
3,050
44,712
363 School Road, Novato, CA 94945
$978,000
3
1,936
56,192
341 School Road, Novato, CA 94945
–
3
2.5
3,643
42,510
2055 Laguna Vista Drive, Novato, CA 94945
$569,000
3
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