8 Elegant Tern Road

Closed 1/10/25
Closed 1/10/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$802,500
3 beds1,954 sqft
8 Elegant Tern Rd, Novato, CA 94949
TownhouseProperty Type
0.04 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$411/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$535/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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,...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.
  • Listed by: Drew Garcia DRE #02146833 Brokerage DRE #01521930 • Redfin Corp.
Listing closed: 01/10/2025 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 324073711

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$849,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Novato, CA

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Property Information for 8 Elegant Tern Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Townhouse
  • County: Marin County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Subdivision: Pacheco Valle
  • Cross Street: Alameda del Prado
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,951 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Novato
  • Area Short Display: A1700
  • Directions to Property: Enter Alameda del Prado into Pacheco Valle. Take first left on Alameda del Prado, left on Elegant Tern.
  • Area Long Display: Novato
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Insurance, Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Other
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: $535
  • Association Name: Steward Property Services (Pacheco Valle Woods)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Phone: (707) 285-0600
  • APN: 160-551-05
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Guest Parking Available, Interior Access
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1954.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1951.0
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
  • 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: 27
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  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Stories: 3
  • Levels: Two
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • 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
  • Association Features: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Deck, Enclosed Patio, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground, In Pool Spa
  • Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Ceramic Counter, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s), Tile Counter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Parquet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Piped, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # 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 8 Elegant Tern Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 10, 2025

Sold

REBAREIS #324073711

$802,500—
Dec 18, 2024

Pending

REBAREIS #324073711

—
Dec 16, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548575309

$802,500

+2.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/10/2025

Sold

REBAREIS #324073711

$802,500
12/18/2024

Pending

REBAREIS #324073711

—
12/16/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548575309

$802,500

+2.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 8 Elegant Tern Road

Taxable ValueLand$408,000Additions$408,000Total$816,000
Tax Record2025$10,410 ($868 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,954 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,954 SqFtLot Size1,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1985CountyMARINAPN160-551-05

Schools near 8 Elegant Tern Road

This home is within Novato Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Loma Verde Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Novato Charter School
Charter - K to 8
Novato High School
Public - 9 to 12
San Jose Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Loma Verde Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Novato Charter School
CharterK to 8

Novato High School
Public9 to 12

San Jose Middle
Public6 to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8 Elegant Tern Road, Novato, CA 94949
$802,500
3
1,954
1,951
16 Elegant Tern Road, Novato, CA 94949
$641,000
3
1,954
1,955
20 Elegant Tern Road, Novato, CA 94949
–
3
2.5
1,954
1,950
16 Elf Owl Court, Novato, CA 94949
$575,000
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2.5
2,105
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2,105
2,100
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