1491 Indian Valley Rd is a 5,126 square foot house on a 1.2 acre lot with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 30, 1994 for $389,000. Based on Redfin's Novato data, we estimate the home's value is $2,698,990.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,698,990
$2.3M since sold in September 1994$309K since August
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This home's estimate is 44.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
PD
Planned District
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.
Sep 1, 2021 • Final
Residential construction
Construct a new accessory dwelling unit featuring a covered outdoor dining area and associated hardscape. The project includes an alternate wood floor framing plan designed by a structural engineer.
ADU
Apr 4, 2011 • Final
Residential trade
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NOVATO RANCH SUB D
Living Sq. Ft: 5,126
Building Sq. Ft: 5,126
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: MAP A5 526
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 630
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 52,122
Legal Lot Number: 252
Municipality Name: NOVATO
Acres: 1.1966
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: NOVATO
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,126
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Marin County
APN: 146-130-20
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rancho Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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San Jose Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Novato High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 18 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.57M – $3.10M
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