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$299,000

Est. $2,563/mo —

•

661

sq ft

1540 Center Rd #381, Novato, CA 94947

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This is the best priced one bedroom condo in all of Marin County! Refreshed from top to bottom and ready for move-in, this top-floor 1BD/1BA condo at Center Place offers a clean slate for its next owner. New carpet and flooring, fresh paint and a new refrigerator set the tone, and the full bathroom has an updated vanity mirror, faucet and fixtures. The open living area leads out to a private balcony with treetop views, a quiet spot to unwind at the end of the day. Practical touches include a large storage closet and one assigned parking space. The building has an elevator, shared laundry right across the hall, green landscaping and a sparkling community pool. Whether you're buying your first place or downsizing, this is easy, low-maintenance living. As a bonus, you're in the heart of downtown Novato. Grab fresh salsa from local favorite Tommy's Salsa, pick up a slice at Mountain Mike's, or settle in for Thai at Chao Praya, all close by. Pini Hardware, the post office, Safeway, Starbucks and Habit Burger are just a couple of blocks away, so quick errands are easy whenever you need them.

CondoProperty Type

1975Year Built

720 sq ftLot Size

$452Price/Sq.Ft.

$522/moHOA Dues

1 car garageParking

Listed by Andrea West •DRE #01889236 • Alliance Bay Realty

Contact: Off: 415-328-0065

Listing updated: Oct 9, 2026 at 01:17am

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41150176

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$2,563 per month

Principal and interest$1,673

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Rancho Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

San Jose Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

5/10

Novato High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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About Central

Novato

Central Novato, located between Novato Creek and Highway 101, is a historic and civic Novato neighborhood with a walkable downtown grid and a creekside greenbelt. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Grant Avenue at Redwood Boulevard, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and old-school storefronts set a steady, small-city pace. Community pillars include the Novato Theater Company, the Novato History Museum, and Trek Winery. Early- and mid-century homes mix with classic Main Street commercial blocks and pocket courtyards. Vintage signage, shade trees, and public art give the streetscape a lived-in feel. Trails and lawns along Novato Creek Park tie daily routines to the water and footbridges.

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1540 Center Rd #381 · $299,000

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$305K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Dishwasher
Microwave
Free-standing range
Unit faces common area
Landscaped front

Bedrooms
4 rooms total

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Free-standing range

Laundry & utility
Common area laundry

Flooring
Linoleum
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air

Sale and tax history for 1540 Center Rd #381

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,215 (+2.3%)

$38,433 + $40,995

$79,428

2024

$2,165 (+3.7%)

$37,679 + $40,191

$77,870

2023

$2,088 (+2.3%)

$36,941 + $39,403

$76,344

2022

$2,042 (+0.3%)

$36,216 + $38,631

$74,847

2021

$2,036 (+0.8%)

$35,506 + $37,873

$73,379

2020

$2,020 (+5.2%)

$34,810 + $37,131

$71,941

2019

$1,919 (+1.9%)

$34,454 + $36,751

$71,205

2018

$1,884 (+7.7%)

$33,778 + $36,030

$69,808

2016

$1,749 (+2.0%)

$32,467 + $34,632

$67,099

2015

$1,715 (+3.6%)

$31,830 + $33,952

$65,782

2014

$1,656 (+1.4%)

$30,738 + $32,788

$63,526

2013

$1,634 (+1.6%)

$30,738 + $32,788

$63,526

2012

$1,607 (−18.3%)

$30,600 + $32,640

$63,240

2011

$1,967 (−0.4%)

$30,000 + $32,000

$62,000

2010

$1,974 (−9.7%)

$40,000 + $65,000

$105,000

2009

$2,186 (−34.5%)

$40,000 + $65,000

$105,000

2008

$3,337

$50,000 + $80,000

$130,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

1991

Finished Sq. Ft.

661

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

661

Year built

1975

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Marin County

APN

140-400-81

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

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1540 Center Rd, Novato, CA 94947

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381	$299,000	1 bed	1 bath	661 sq ft
160	$385,000	2 beds	1 bath	905 sq ft
388	$399,000	2 beds	1 bath	980 sq ft
270	$427,200	2 beds	1 bath	980 sq ft

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Sun exposure

86/ 100

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Redfin Estimate for 1540 Center Rd #381

$296,828

$2,172 under list price of $299K

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