Google street view image for 970 5th St, Novato, CA 94945

Off market apr 2001 for $350K

$849,191

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,342/mo

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2 ba

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1,272

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970 5th St, Novato, CA 94945

About this home

970 5th St is a 1,272 square foot house on a 7,150 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 27, 2001 for $350,000. Based on Redfin's Novato data, we estimate the home's value is $849,191.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

7,150 sq ftLot Size

$668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$849,191

$499K since sold in April 2001$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($867K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$910,000
A
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SOLD APR 28, 2026
$900,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,226 sq ft
840 Wilmac Ave, Novato, CA 94947
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$960,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,331 sq ft
1436 Buchanan St, Novato, CA 94947
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 11, 2026
$849,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,522 sq ft
1078 Simmons Ln, Novato, CA 94945
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$716,598
E
3 beds2 baths1,172 sq ft
57 Pico Vis, Novato, CA 94947

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$739,203

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$3,662/mo

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Market trends in 94945, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$39K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,800,000
16 beds4 baths7,502 sq ft
4 Harkle Rd, Novato, CA 94945
(415) 287-6982
$1,649,000
5 beds3 baths2,862 sq ft
273 Crest Rd, Novato, CA 94945
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$679,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,548 sq ft
85 Gazania Ct, Novato, CA 94945
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,699,000
5 beds2.5 baths3,180 sq ft
244 San Ramon Way, Novato, CA 94945
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,099,999
3 beds2 baths1,502 sq ft
434 San Carlos Way, Novato, CA 94945
$2,785,000
5 beds3.5 baths4,479 sq ft
30 Oak Shade Ln, Novato, CA 94945
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Sale history for 970 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,446

$353,477 + $184,423

$537,900

2025

$7,441 (+1.7%)

$353,477 + $184,423

$537,900

2024

$7,318 (+2.3%)

$346,547 + $180,807

$527,354

2023

$7,150 (+2.4%)

$339,753 + $177,262

$517,015

2022

$6,984 (+0.1%)

$333,092 + $173,787

$506,879

2021

$6,976 (+1.5%)

$326,563 + $170,380

$496,943

2020

$6,872 (+3.3%)

$320,160 + $167,040

$487,200

2019

$6,650 (+1.5%)

$316,877 + $165,327

$482,204

2018

$6,550 (+1.8%)

$310,665 + $162,086

$472,751

2017

$6,432 (+7.4%)

$298,604 + $155,793

$454,397

2016

$5,987 (+1.7%)

$298,604 + $155,793

$454,397

2015

$5,888 (+2.0%)

$292,750 + $152,739

$445,489

2014

$5,774 (+4.0%)

$282,709 + $147,500

$430,209

2013

$5,553 (+4.3%)

$282,709 + $147,500

$430,209

2012

$5,325 (−2.9%)

$270,363 + $141,059

$411,422

2011

$5,482 (−0.5%)

$255,060 + $133,075

$388,135

2010

$5,512 (+1.7%)

$268,485 + $140,079

$408,564

2009

$5,420 (+6.1%)

$268,485 + $140,079

$408,564

2008

$5,111

$269,125 + $140,413

$409,538

Tax history for 970 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,446

$353,477 + $184,423

$537,900

2025

$7,441 (+1.7%)

$353,477 + $184,423

$537,900

2024

$7,318 (+2.3%)

$346,547 + $180,807

$527,354

2023

$7,150 (+2.4%)

$339,753 + $177,262

$517,015

2022

$6,984 (+0.1%)

$333,092 + $173,787

$506,879

2021

$6,976 (+1.5%)

$326,563 + $170,380

$496,943

2020

$6,872 (+3.3%)

$320,160 + $167,040

$487,200

2019

$6,650 (+1.5%)

$316,877 + $165,327

$482,204

2018

$6,550 (+1.8%)

$310,665 + $162,086

$472,751

2017

$6,432 (+7.4%)

$298,604 + $155,793

$454,397

2016

$5,987 (+1.7%)

$298,604 + $155,793

$454,397

2015

$5,888 (+2.0%)

$292,750 + $152,739

$445,489

2014

$5,774 (+4.0%)

$282,709 + $147,500

$430,209

2013

$5,553 (+4.3%)

$282,709 + $147,500

$430,209

2012

$5,325 (−2.9%)

$270,363 + $141,059

$411,422

2011

$5,482 (−0.5%)

$255,060 + $133,075

$388,135

2010

$5,512 (+1.7%)

$268,485 + $140,079

$408,564

2009

$5,420 (+6.1%)

$268,485 + $140,079

$408,564

2008

$5,111

$269,125 + $140,413

$409,538

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MEYERS 01
Living Sq. Ft: 1,272
Building Sq. Ft: 1,272
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 47

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 513

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,150
Legal Lot Number: 47
Municipality Name: NOVATO
Acres: 0.1641
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: NOVATO

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,150 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Marin County
APN: 141-272-10

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lu Sutton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Sinaloa Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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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Historical weather

Novato, CA • 94945

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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

$807,000 – $977,000

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Data from public records.

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1412 Park Avenue, Novato, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1113 Sq. Ft.	$862,826
1415 Park Avenue, Novato, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$879,512
1425 Park Avenue, Novato, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1387 Sq. Ft.	$814,634
1405 Park Avenue, Novato, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1679 Sq. Ft.	$1,197,666
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Sale history for 970 5th St

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