
Novato, CA 94949
Opportunity Knocks! Waterfront Living in Bel Marin Keys!Amazing Potential to Create Your Own Waterfront Paradise!Welcome to 36 Del Oro in the highly desirable Bel Marin Keys community of Novato! This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering 2,293 square feet of living space presents an incredible opportunity for buyers with vision to transform a property in need of a makeover into their own waterfront paradise.Situated along a picturesque lagoon with beautiful water views, this home features a private boat dock, an in-ground swimming pool and spa, and a two-car garage. Imagine relaxing poolside while overlooking the tranquil lagoon, entertaining friends and family, or stepping onto your private dock for an afternoon of boating, kayaking, or fishing.The versatile floor plan offers exceptional possibilities. A main-level bedroom, full bathroom, and creating a private guest suite, multigenerational living space, or convenient main-level retreat, separate from the upstairs bedrooms.The backyard is a secluded tropical escape featuring mature palm trees, an outdoor shower, and a mini beach by the water.Residents of Bel Marin Keys enjoy an extraordinary waterfront lifestyle with access to private community pickleball and tennis courts, parks, waterways, and neighborhood activities throughout the year.Conveniently located near Highway 101, the SMART train, and Marin Airporter transportation, this unique community offers a peaceful waterfront setting while remaining connected to everything Marin County has to offer.Bring your imagination, creativity, and vision! With its generous floor plan, private dock, swimming pool, and spectacular lagoon setting, 36 Del Oro offers a rare opportunity to create the waterfront home you've always dreamed of. A Diamond in the Rough An Incredible Opportunity to Make It Your Own!
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1973 and explicitly marketed as a 'Diamond in the Rough,' this property requires a full rehab. While the kitchen and baths show signs of a dated mid-2000s renovation, the non-functional/empty pool, weathered exterior decking, and neglected landscaping, combined with the agent's call for 'vision and creativity,' place this in the poor category needing significant investment.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10799, living area = 2293.
The property features a private boat dock on a tranquil lagoon, providing direct access for boating, kayaking, and fishing in the sought-after Bel Marin Keys community.
Situated on a large 10,799 sqft lot, the home includes an in-ground swimming pool, spa, and a private 'mini beach,' offering exceptional outdoor entertainment potential.
Marketed as a 'diamond in the rough,' the home requires significant capital investment to update its original 1973 condition and realize its full market value.
The combination of a waterfront location, aging pool/spa infrastructure, and a private dock necessitates ongoing and potentially costly specialized maintenance.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-8 • 1.9 mi
Grades 9-12 • 3.0 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Square foot | 2,293 | 1,976.809 |
| Lot Size | 10,799 | 9,722.521 |
| Price | $1.35M | $1.22M |
| Price per sq ft | $588 | $645 |
| Built year | 1973 | 1967 |
| HOA | $0 | $268 |
| Days on market | 12 | 41 |
Oct 12, 2026
$1,349,000
Initial Listing
Oct 17, 1996
$340,000
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