
Novato, CA 94945
This Stunning Move-In Ready Home is listed at $2,450,000, reflecting a stable price point near its $2,428,360 Fair Market Value. Featuring a Good Condition Rating with extensive recent renovations—including a salt-filtered pool, new kitchen appliances, and upgraded insulation—this property offers a turnkey lifestyle. The versatile floor plan includes a flexible downstairs suite and a large 24,054 sqft lot with mountain views and no rear neighbors. Located near Rush Creek Open Space, it is an ideal sanctuary for growing families or discerning professionals seeking privacy and modern comfort.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 1998, the property is 26 years old but qualifies as 'Good' due to extensive recent renovations and 'minimal use' history. Key updates include new kitchen appliances, toilets, interior paint, and significant system improvements such as new attic/subfloor insulation and Kevlar ducts. While the cherrywood cabinetry and overall aesthetic reflect the original build date, the home is exceptionally well-maintained and move-in ready.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 24054, living area = 3187.
Situated in the serene Rush Creek area with green space across the street and no rear neighbors, this property offers a rare level of solitude and direct proximity to a 500-acre open space preserve.
The home boasts significant high-value upgrades including a salt-filtered pool, new kitchen appliances, updated insulation, Kevlar ducting, and a premium paver driveway, ensuring modern efficiency and luxury.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3187, other record living area = 3089.
With 39 days on the market at a $2.45M price point, the property is showing signs of pricing friction compared to faster-moving inventory in the Novato area.
While the elementary school is less than a mile away, the middle and high schools are located nearly 3 miles away, which may be a logistical drawback for families with older children.
A Big Slice of Solitude in Marin's Rush Creek. This home is ideally situated with green space across the street and no visible structures behind the property; notably, for the past 20 yrs it has had minimal use. The well-designed custom house has 4 bedrooms, plus a versatile room downstairs with a full bath, walk-in closet, and direct outdoor access - perfect as a 5th bedroom or office. The formal foyer, living room, dining room, cathedral ceilings, fireplace and chandeliers give grandeur to the house, while walls of windows and 4 sets of double doors provide for easy indoor-outdoor living. The large chef's kitchen with cherrywood cabinetry has a walk-in pantry; new appliances; double-sink; disposal; Insta-Hot spigot; an island with sink/disposal, and a broom closet. Another eating area is between the kitchen and the family room with its own fireplace. Separate doors lead out to the back deck - with ample space for a BBQ and two complete seating areas - and to the side patio, pergola and pool. The laundry room with counter/sink leads out to the garage. Upstairs, the oversized primary bedroom with sitting room is flanked with windows and views of the oaks on the knoll and the gardens below. A double-wide walk-in closet accommodates clothes while a large linen closet handles extra bedding. The ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower with tiled seat; soaking tub; lighted sitting area; double sinks, and separate W/C. Three more bright bedrooms and 2 baths with large closets and tranquil views, are suitable for other uses as well. The 3-car garage has built-in shelving; workshop space; overhead lighting; pegboards, and electrical outlets. There are six spaces for cars on the paver driveway and unlimited street parking. What's new/recently renovated? The salt-filtered pool & electronic cover; pergola; paver driveway; wooden gates; 2 Tuff Sheds; landscaping & irrigation; gutter guards; attic & subfloor insulation; Kevlar subfloor ducts; window & chimney trim; interior paint; most kitchen appliances; Andersen doors; Hunter Douglas shades; toilets; ceiling lights/fans; window screens; electrical outlets; garage lighting & door openers, and smart CO2/smoke alarms. Close to great shopping; schools; gyms; golf courses; playgrounds; community centers, and transit (buses, SMART train to ferry and Sonoma Cnty Airport). 30 min to GG Bridge on Hwy101;17 min to wine country on Hwy 37; 5 min walk to the 500-acre Rush Creek Open Space Preserve.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi
Grades 6-8 • 2.8 mi
Grades 9-12 • 3.3 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 3,187 | 2,048.556 |
| Lot Size | 24,054 | 10,147.097 |
| Price | $2.43M | $1.23M |
| Price per sq ft | $761 | $644 |
| Built year | 1998 | 1968 |
| HOA | $0 | $289 |
| Days on market | 110 | 43 |
Aug 20, 2026
$2,425,500
$2,450,000
-1% Price Drop
Initial Listing
May 22, 2026
$2,450,000
Initial Listing
Sep 27, 2006
$1,360,000
Public Record
Jun 24, 2005
$1,385,000
Public Record
Dec 31, 1998
$702,000
Public Record