Rare top-floor two bedroom at Center Place, and one of the few units in the community with air conditioning, available only on the third floor. No neighbors overhead, generous natural light, and a private balcony with treetop and hillside views. The open living and dining area flows out to the balcony, and both bedrooms offer good closet space and quiet separation. Community amenities include elevator access, a sparkling pool, gated garage parking with assigned space, a separate storage closet, and on-site laundry plus 3rd floor laundry. HOA dues include water and trash. Just off S. Novato Blvd near Tresch Plaza and Nave Shopping Center, minutes to Highway 101, the SMART train, and downtown Grant Avenue, with Mt. Burdell, Indian Valley, and Stafford Lake trails close by. One of Marin's most attainable entry points and a strong investment option, as owner-occupancy is not currently required.
CondoProperty Type
1975Year Built
1,119 sq ftLot Size
$407Price/Sq.Ft.
$584/moHOA Dues
1 car garageParking
Listed by Peter Schardt•DRE #01702383• Berkshire Hathaway
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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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Elevator
Updated/remodeled condition
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (all on main level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with fiberglass tub/shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing electric oven and range
Free-standing refrigerator
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Laundry: coin-operated / common laundry (association amenity)
Washer/dryer connections: other
Flooring
Carpet
Linoleum
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
No central cooling
Exterior features
Balcony
Front landscaping
Private pool within complex; common fenced pool area
Home design
Condominium
Single-story living
Updated/remodeled
Parking
Assigned attached garage with garage door opener
1 garage space
Shared driveway
Construction
Residential condominium construction
Utilities
Cable available
Public sewer
HOA & community
HOA: Center Place HOA
Monthly association fee
Association amenities include greenbelt, pool, and coin laundry
Association fee covers common areas, elevator, structure insurance, exterior maintenance, pool, roof, sewer, and trash
Electricity and solar
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This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Novato. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1540 Center Rd #388
$393,016
$5,984 under list price of $399K
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