78 Ranch Dr is a 3,598 square foot house on a 7,124 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Novato data, we estimate the home's value is $1,508,262.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
7,124 sq ftLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,508,262
$37K since August
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This home's estimate is 2.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,622 (+1.6%)
$263,308 + $704,348
$967,656
2024
$12,421 (+2.2%)
$258,146 + $690,540
$948,686
2023
$12,158 (+2.4%)
$253,086 + $677,005
$930,091
2022
$11,867 (+0.2%)
$248,124 + $663,731
$911,855
2021
$11,845 (+1.6%)
$243,260 + $650,720
$893,980
2020
$11,657 (+4.6%)
$238,492 + $637,966
$876,458
2019
$11,141 (+1.5%)
$236,048 + $631,428
$867,476
2018
$10,976 (+1.8%)
$231,420 + $619,048
$850,468
2017
$10,777 (+7.7%)
$222,436 + $595,016
$817,452
2016
$10,007 (+1.7%)
$222,436 + $595,016
$817,452
2015
$9,844 (+1.8%)
$218,076 + $583,353
$801,429
2014
$9,674 (+4.1%)
$210,596 + $563,344
$773,940
2013
$9,290 (+4.5%)
$210,596 + $563,344
$773,940
2012
$8,892 (−3.3%)
$201,400 + $538,745
$740,145
2011
$9,198 (+0.6%)
$190,000 + $508,250
$698,250
2010
$9,144 (+1.5%)
$200,000 + $535,000
$735,000
2009
$9,009 (−9.9%)
$200,000 + $535,000
$735,000
2008
$9,995
$150,000 + $570,000
$720,000
Tax history for 78 Ranch Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,622 (+1.6%)
$263,308 + $704,348
$967,656
2024
$12,421 (+2.2%)
$258,146 + $690,540
$948,686
2023
$12,158 (+2.4%)
$253,086 + $677,005
$930,091
2022
$11,867 (+0.2%)
$248,124 + $663,731
$911,855
2021
$11,845 (+1.6%)
$243,260 + $650,720
$893,980
2020
$11,657 (+4.6%)
$238,492 + $637,966
$876,458
2019
$11,141 (+1.5%)
$236,048 + $631,428
$867,476
2018
$10,976 (+1.8%)
$231,420 + $619,048
$850,468
2017
$10,777 (+7.7%)
$222,436 + $595,016
$817,452
2016
$10,007 (+1.7%)
$222,436 + $595,016
$817,452
2015
$9,844 (+1.8%)
$218,076 + $583,353
$801,429
2014
$9,674 (+4.1%)
$210,596 + $563,344
$773,940
2013
$9,290 (+4.5%)
$210,596 + $563,344
$773,940
2012
$8,892 (−3.3%)
$201,400 + $538,745
$740,145
2011
$9,198 (+0.6%)
$190,000 + $508,250
$698,250
2010
$9,144 (+1.5%)
$200,000 + $535,000
$735,000
2009
$9,009 (−9.9%)
$200,000 + $535,000
$735,000
2008
$9,995
$150,000 + $570,000
$720,000
*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
PD
Planned District
The PD zoning district is applied to large parcels capable of being developed as an integrated community neighborhood, with appropriate public services, infrastructure, and neighborhood convenience retail and services; and to smaller sites with sensitive environmental resources or other unique constraints. The PD zoning district allows flexibility in site planning and development standards to encourage developments that are sensitive to natural resources and surrounding community context. The PD zoning district may be applied to any land use designation of the General Plan.
Mar 12, 2016 • Final
Demolition
Demolish existing electrical components for a fountain.
Demolition
Electrical
Aug 23, 2005 • Final
Commercial new construction
Construct a patio arbor. The maximum height of the accessory structure shall not exceed eight feet from grade.
ADU
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: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ATHERTON RANCH
Living Sq. Ft: 3,598
Building Sq. Ft: 3,598
# of Units: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 677
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,124
Legal Lot Number: 81
Municipality Name: NOVATO
Acres: 0.1635
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: NOVATO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,598
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,124 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Marin County
APN: 125-592-26
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Olive Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Sinaloa Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
San Marin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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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
0.46% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.43M – $1.74M
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