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About this home
Experience the serenity and natural beauty of Pacheco Valle in this spacious, thoughtfully updated townhome that perfectly blends comfort, style, and resort-inspired living. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features LG stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, refaced cabinetry, and a generous dining area illuminated by natural light from skylights. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room and opens to a large private patioideal for outdoor dining, relaxing, or entertaining guests. Throughout the home you'll find an impressive list of upgrades, including hardwood floors, dual-pane windows and sliding doors, a new roof, central air conditioning, recessed lighting, updated electrical panels, 220-volt EV charging wiring in the garage, and an LG high-capacity washer and dryer. The inviting living room is anchored by a striking stone fireplace with a custom black walnut mantel and slate surround. Designed with both functionality and flexibility in mind, the home offers a desirable three-level floor plan. The first level is a spacious, two-car garage with an oversized storage/workshop areaperfect for hobbies, projects, or additional storage. The second, main level has an open-concept main living area featuring the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, and a convenient half bath. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, and abundant natural light create an airy, welcoming space that's ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The third level has two spacious en-suite bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, providing comfort and privacy for family or guests. Residents enjoy exceptional community amenities, including a swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Ideally located with convenient access to Highway 101, SMART Train, Marin Airporter, and the renowned wineries of Sonoma and Napa, this home offers an exceptional combination of peaceful surroundings, everyday convenience, and the coveted Marin lifestyle.
TownhomeProperty Type
1979Year Built
1,951 sq ftLot Size
$422Price/Sq.Ft.
$696/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Schlegel•DRE #01089137• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-699-7406 (agent)
•kathy@kathyschlegel.com (agent)
Listed by Zack Schlegel•DRE #02191373• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Pacheco Valle, located between Ignacio Boulevard and the Pacheco Valle Preserve, is a residential and hillside Novato neighborhood with winding cul-de-sacs and oak-studded open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Ignacio Boulevard and Diablo Avenue junction, where a small cluster of everyday storefronts meets steady commuter flow. Townhome-style buildings and low-slung condos step along the slopes, with many streets oriented toward ridgelines and trailheads. Pacheco Valle Preserve frames the area with dirt paths and bay-view clearings. For a local night out, HopMonk Tavern and Trek Winery anchor nearby hangouts, while the Novato Theater Company adds a cultural note downtown.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One fireplace in the living room
Formal dining area
Family room with attached deck
Cathedral/vaulted living room ceiling
No basement
Three or more levels
Street entrance
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Master bedroom with walk-in closet
Bedrooms located on the upper level
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms total (2 full, 1 partial)
Full baths located on the upper level
Partial bath on the main level
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry closet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Uncovered patio
Low-maintenance yard
Common pool facility
Private pool
Built-in spa / hot tub
Home design
Residential townhouse
Two-story entry with three or more levels
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
2 parking spaces total
Construction
No on-site power production (no solar noted)
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community association: Pacheco Valle Woods
Monthly HOA fee of $696
HOA covers common areas, grounds maintenance, management, pool and roof
Community pool amenity
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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The PD zoning district is applied to large parcels capable of being developed as an integrated community neighborhood, with appropriate public services, infrastructure, and neighborhood convenience retail and services; and to smaller sites with sensitive environmental resources or other unique constraints. The PD zoning district allows flexibility in site planning and development standards to encourage developments that are sensitive to natural resources and surrounding community context. The PD zoning district may be applied to any land use designation of the General Plan.
Jan 24, 2025 • Final
Residential trade
Remove and replace the main electrical panel in the same location. Ensure the installation meets all electrical codes and utility standards.
Electrical
Jul 8, 2014 • Final
Residential trade
Remove and replace windows and patio doors with new units of the same size and style.
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Novato, CA • 94949
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 12 Elegant Tern Rd
$819,258
$5,742 under list price of $825K
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