This charming single-level home, located just outside Downtown Novato, blends comfort, convenience, and style. The inviting open-concept design features a cozy living room anchored by a white brick fireplace, a sun-drenched formal dining room, and an updated kitchen. The kitchen boasts a spacious breakfast bar, ideal for casual dining or morning coffee, with double-French doors that open to the garden. The primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, an en-suite bathroom, and large windows overlooking the outdoor dining and garden area. Two additional bedrooms, both with raised ceilings, share a full bathroom and offer lovely views of the private backyard. Step outside to enjoy the expansive, fully fenced yard with a covered patioperfect for entertaining or relaxingsurrounded by lush gardens and level turf. Located just a short distance from Downtown Novato's vibrant shops, restaurants, and historic old town, this home also offers easy access to local parks, Highway 101, and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$806Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lei Ann Werner•DRE #00994572• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
•415-710-0117 (agent)
•l.werner@ggsir.com (agent)
Bought with Morgan- Sullivan Group RE•DRE #02092448• eXp Realty of California Inc
This s a 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom gem that is in move-in condition. New wall to wall carpet, new paint inside and out, updated kitchen and bathroom's. Spacious back and side yard with covered patio. This one level beauty, is centrally located by shopping, school's, transportation and much more. Lot's of useful storage for your convenience. Priced to sell quick. A must see!!
Public Records
Nov 6, 1998
Sold
$220,000
$177/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,305 (+9.0%)
$535,500 + $357,000
$892,500
2024
$10,373 (+5.1%)
$525,000 + $350,000
$875,000
2023
$9,867 (+60.6%)
$510,000 + $280,500
$790,500
2022
$6,143 (+0.1%)
$500,000 + $275,000
$775,000
2021
$6,134 (+3.6%)
$165,607 + $268,726
$434,333
2020
$5,920 (+1.5%)
$162,360 + $263,458
$425,818
2019
$5,835 (+1.6%)
$160,695 + $260,757
$421,452
2018
$5,745 (+1.9%)
$157,545 + $255,645
$413,190
2017
$5,640 (+7.4%)
$151,428 + $245,720
$397,148
2016
$5,252 (+1.7%)
$151,428 + $245,720
$397,148
2015
$5,163 (+2.1%)
$148,459 + $240,902
$389,361
2014
$5,058 (+0.7%)
$143,367 + $232,639
$376,006
2013
$5,025 (+1.1%)
$143,367 + $232,639
$376,006
2012
$4,969 (+3.0%)
$142,719 + $231,588
$374,307
2011
$4,825
$139,921 + $227,047
$366,968
2010
$4,821 (+1.8%)
$137,178 + $222,596
$359,774
2009
$4,738 (+6.4%)
$136,153 + $220,934
$357,087
2008
$4,452
$136,477 + $221,460
$357,937
Tax history for 1726 Center Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,305 (+9.0%)
$535,500 + $357,000
$892,500
2024
$10,373 (+5.1%)
$525,000 + $350,000
$875,000
2023
$9,867 (+60.6%)
$510,000 + $280,500
$790,500
2022
$6,143 (+0.1%)
$500,000 + $275,000
$775,000
2021
$6,134 (+3.6%)
$165,607 + $268,726
$434,333
2020
$5,920 (+1.5%)
$162,360 + $263,458
$425,818
2019
$5,835 (+1.6%)
$160,695 + $260,757
$421,452
2018
$5,745 (+1.9%)
$157,545 + $255,645
$413,190
2017
$5,640 (+7.4%)
$151,428 + $245,720
$397,148
2016
$5,252 (+1.7%)
$151,428 + $245,720
$397,148
2015
$5,163 (+2.1%)
$148,459 + $240,902
$389,361
2014
$5,058 (+0.7%)
$143,367 + $232,639
$376,006
2013
$5,025 (+1.1%)
$143,367 + $232,639
$376,006
2012
$4,969 (+3.0%)
$142,719 + $231,588
$374,307
2011
$4,825
$139,921 + $227,047
$366,968
2010
$4,821 (+1.8%)
$137,178 + $222,596
$359,774
2009
$4,738 (+6.4%)
$136,153 + $220,934
$357,087
2008
$4,452
$136,477 + $221,460
$357,937
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,245
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marin County
APN
140-102-11
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R1-7.5
Low Density Residential District
The R1 zoning districts are intended for areas appropriate for the development of single family homes. The maximum allowable residential density ranges from 1.1 to 5 dwelling units per acre. The R1 zoning district is consistent with the Low Density 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-Senior
Recreation
Communications tower
Apr 5, 2023 • Final
E encroachment
Replace the sewer lateral from the foundation to the main sewer line using the pipe bursting method. Perform the necessary excavation for the installation.
Plumbing
Sep 14, 2004 • Final
Commercial express
Reroof a residential building with new sheathing.
Roofing
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: Covered, Detached, Garage Facing Side, See Remarks