505 Arthur St is a 1,534 square foot house on a 8,000 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 17, 2009 for $505,000. Based on Redfin's Novato data, we estimate the home's value is $885,128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
8,000 sq ftLot Size
$577Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$885,128
$380K since sold in September 2009$36K since October
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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) 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
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 8, 2025 • Final
E encroachment
Install new water mains at the intersection of Arthur Street and Cambridge Street.
Grading
Plumbing
Sep 1, 2009 • Final
Commercial new construction
Install a water heater and replace a furnace. Install new windows and sliding doors. Construct an addition to the master bedroom and bathroom. Perform interior alterations including removing paneling, adding insulation, electrical work, and sheetrock in bedrooms and a bathroom. Remodel the kitchen by removing a non-bearing wall and installing a sub-panel.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VILLAGE RHO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,534
Building Sq. Ft: 1,534
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: MAP B5 526
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 441
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,000
Legal Lot Number: 22
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: NOVATO
Acres: 0.1837
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: NOVATO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,534
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Marin County
APN: 151-073-10
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rancho Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
San Jose Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Novato High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
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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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$841,000 – $1.02M
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