Off market jul 2024 for $570K

$590,970

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,469/mo

•

1,344

sq ft

197 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this home

Welcome to 197 Novato St, a well appointed two level townhome-style condo located in San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. This spacious end-unit 3BD/1.5BA with 1344 sqft of living space is immediately ready for its next owner. There is a one car attached garage with interior access as well as a second uncovered spot right out front. The main floor offers an open layout with spacious living room and dining area which slider access to a private, fenced and partially covered patio. The galley style kitchen features abundant granite countertop space and cabinetry. The updated 1/2 bath has a beautiful epoxy countertop. All three bedrooms and a full bath reside on the second level. A generous south-facing primary bedroom with direct bathroom access sees great natural light and enjoys a wonderful view of Mt. Tam. Updated flooring and dual pane windows throughout. Washer & dryer are situated in a dedicated laundry room on the main level. The HOA fee includes exterior maintenance, exterior ground, roof and presents a pool for residents to enjoy. Only unit with a side area for storage. Come visit to see what this wonderful condo has to offer!

CondoProperty Type

1966Year Built

2,701 sq ftLot Size

$440Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Viani •DRE #01151294 • Redfin

•415-218-5791 (agent)

•michael.viani@compass.com (agent)

Bought with David Colmenero •DRE #02211045 • Ascend Real Estate

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•Source:BAREIS #323929889

Redfin Estimate

$590,970

$21K since sold in July 2024$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 20.8% lower than the average sale price ($746K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$675,000
A
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B
3 beds1.5 baths1,323 sq ft
3508 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
81 Corte Lenosa Unit D, Greenbrae, CA 94904
$575,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,216 sq ft
81 Corte Lenosa Unit D, Greenbrae, CA 94904
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$650,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft
175 Upper Via Casitas Way #17, Greenbrae, CA 94904
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$820,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,143 sq ft
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$1,150,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,228 sq ft
24 Porto Bello Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901

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Market trends in 94901, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 197 Novato St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,408 (+2.4%)

$234,600 + $346,800

$581,400

2025

$9,189 (+60.0%)

$234,600 + $346,800

$581,400

2024

$5,743 (+2.9%)

$230,000 + $340,000

$570,000

2023

$5,582 (+4.7%)

$135,206 + $171,261

$306,467

2022

$5,330 (+1.6%)

$132,556 + $167,904

$300,460

2021

$5,248 (+3.4%)

$129,957 + $164,612

$294,569

2020

$5,075 (+4.8%)

$127,410 + $161,386

$288,796

2019

$4,844 (+1.1%)

$126,103 + $159,731

$285,834

2018

$4,789 (+3.7%)

$123,632 + $156,600

$280,232

2017

$4,618 (+8.0%)

$118,389 + $149,882

$268,271

2016

$4,277 (+8.9%)

$118,389 + $149,882

$268,271

2015

$3,929 (+14.5%)

$109,620 + $138,780

$248,400

2014

$3,431 (+8.7%)

$86,884 + $110,053

$196,937

2013

$3,156 (+5.9%)

$86,884 + $110,053

$196,937

2012

$2,981 (+0.4%)

$77,575 + $98,262

$175,837

2011

$2,969 (+0.8%)

$74,592 + $94,483

$169,075

2010

$2,946 (+1.3%)

$74,592 + $94,483

$169,075

2009

$2,910

$74,592 + $94,483

$169,075

2008

$77,700 + $98,420

$176,120

Tax history for 197 Novato St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,408 (+2.4%)

$234,600 + $346,800

$581,400

2025

$9,189 (+60.0%)

$234,600 + $346,800

$581,400

2024

$5,743 (+2.9%)

$230,000 + $340,000

$570,000

2023

$5,582 (+4.7%)

$135,206 + $171,261

$306,467

2022

$5,330 (+1.6%)

$132,556 + $167,904

$300,460

2021

$5,248 (+3.4%)

$129,957 + $164,612

$294,569

2020

$5,075 (+4.8%)

$127,410 + $161,386

$288,796

2019

$4,844 (+1.1%)

$126,103 + $159,731

$285,834

2018

$4,789 (+3.7%)

$123,632 + $156,600

$280,232

2017

$4,618 (+8.0%)

$118,389 + $149,882

$268,271

2016

$4,277 (+8.9%)

$118,389 + $149,882

$268,271

2015

$3,929 (+14.5%)

$109,620 + $138,780

$248,400

2014

$3,431 (+8.7%)

$86,884 + $110,053

$196,937

2013

$3,156 (+5.9%)

$86,884 + $110,053

$196,937

2012

$2,981 (+0.4%)

$77,575 + $98,262

$175,837

2011

$2,969 (+0.8%)

$74,592 + $94,483

$169,075

2010

$2,946 (+1.3%)

$74,592 + $94,483

$169,075

2009

$2,910

$74,592 + $94,483

$169,075

2008

$77,700 + $98,420

$176,120

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1966

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Marin County

APN

008-061-30

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

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The high-density residential districts provide opportunities for high-density multifamily residential development.; High-density multifamily residential districts are included in the high-density residential land use category with densities ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 1,800 sq ft per dwelling unit.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space

Mar 26, 2026 • Final

Building

Perform retroactive work on a kitchen.

Kitchen

Remodel

Sep 21, 2024 • Final

Plumbing

Perform a retroactive installation of a water heater.

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

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Garage Facing Front, Interior Access
Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Fireplace(s), MultiUnits

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Flooring: See Remarks
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included
Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Security Fence, Smoke Detector
# of Stories: 2

Room Information
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen Features: Granite Counter
Levels: Two
Main Level: Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
Allows Horses: No
Exterior Features: Entry Gate
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Tar/Gravel

Pool Information
Pool Features: Built-In, Common Facility
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: No

Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Condominium

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 2,701
Lot Size Acres: 0.062
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Grass Artificial, Land Locked, Landscape Misc, Shape Regular
Other Structures: Other

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Name: Marin Harbor Village
Association Amenities: Pool
Association Fee: $510
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Pool

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Marin County
APN: 008-061-30

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

San Pedro Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

San Rafael High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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San Rafael, CA • 94901

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$562,000 – $680,000

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Home values near 197 Novato St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
177 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3967 Sq. Ft.	—
193 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$571,381
175 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3967 Sq. Ft.	—
317 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$519,729
192 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$319,830
200 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$439,804
198 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$333,882

Address	Redfin Estimate
173 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3967 Sq. Ft.	—
185 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$515,164
301 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$423,510
190 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$456,581
313 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$650,681
180 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$506,527
325 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$405,614

Address	Redfin Estimate
181 Novato Street Unit 34, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$518,159
189 Novato Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$462,650
329 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$524,487
184 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$522,165
321 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$579,155
196 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$447,195
186 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$440,789

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