Welcome to 1029 4th Street - a beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering 1,266 sq ft of light-filled living space on a spacious 7,500 sq ft lot. Just moments from downtown Novato, this property blends comfort, convenience, and quiet charm in one delightful package. Inside, you'll find a bright, inviting interior with carefully selected updates throughout. The remodeled kitchen and bathrooms feature stylish, modern finishes, while new windows and a sliding glass door allow natural light to pour in. Enjoy casual meals in the charming breakfast nook, framed by views of the beautifully landscaped yard. The lush, flat lot is a true highlight, with mature plantings including blooming wisteria and a prolific lemon tree. A detached garage/tool shed provides excellent space for storage or hobbies, and the long driveway offers ample off-street parking. Additional upgrades include owned solar panels, an EV charging outlet, updated plumbing, upgraded electrical with a new subpanel, new on demand water heater, newer appliances, and more. With its private feel and unbeatable location close to shops, dining, and daily conveniences, this move-in-ready home is a rare find in downtown Novato.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,501 sq ftLot Size
$768Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Haney | Potter•DRE #01468633• Own Marin
•415-413-8973 (agent)
•info@ownmarin.com (agent)
Bought with Amy Diller•DRE #01297467• Coldwell Banker Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,266
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
141-253-06
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R10-4.5
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District
The R10 zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for a variety of medium density dwelling units, including multi-family, two-family and single family residences, either attached or detached. The maximum allowable residential density ranges from 10.1 to 20 dwelling units per acre. The R10 zoning district is consistent with the Medium Density Multiple Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Communications tower
May 25, 2023 • Final
Residential trade
Install a flush roof-mounted photovoltaic grid-tied system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
May 21, 2019 • Final
Residential trade
Remove and replace windows and a door with new units of the same size and type.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Side-by-Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
Other Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Kitchen, Sink
Room Information
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter
Levels: One
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,501
Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Information
Area: Novato
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,266
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Marin County
APN: 141-253-06
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lu Sutton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Sinaloa Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
San Marin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Novato, CA • 94945
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$924,000 – $1.12M
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