488 Ridge Rd is a 736 square foot house on a 0.59 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 07, 2004 for $550,000. Based on Redfin's Novato data, we estimate the home's value is $797,608.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$1,084Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$797,608
$248K since sold in October 2004$12K since July
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This home's estimate is 14.1% lower than the average sale price ($929K) 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
RVL-80
Very Low Density Residential District
The RVL zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for the development of single family homes. The maximum allowable residential density ranges from 0.5 to one dwelling unit per acre. The RVL zoning district is consistent with the Very 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
Sep 9, 2025 • Final
Residential trade
Add a central air conditioning heat pump to an existing system. The heating system unit will be located in the backyard according to the site plan.
Heat pump
HVAC
Jan 18, 2024 • Final
Residential trade
Install an Enphase energy storage system. Add an existing sub panel and a new system controller to the electrical plans.
Battery
Electrical
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: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NOVATO RHO D
Living Sq. Ft: 736
Building Sq. Ft: 736
# of Units: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 25,500
Legal Lot Number: 264
Municipality Name: NOVATO
Acres: 0.5854
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: NOVATO
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 736
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Marin County
APN: 146-102-23
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
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Places
Transit
Lu Sutton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Sinaloa Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
San Marin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 17 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
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$758,000 – $918,000
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