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Green Point

Green Point

$1,742,247 Average Value
$190 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Woodsy panorama in the hills of Marin County

Green Point is a hilly, rural neighborhood that sits between the city of Novato and the mouth of the Petaluma River, where it empties into the San Pablo Bay. Its mountainous, wooded location makes it feel slightly remote, but it’s less than five miles to city attractions, shops and restaurants. “The people who want to live out here are usually looking for more independence, more autonomy,” says Beth Brody of Compass Realty, a longtime agent in the area. “There are a lot of homes that started out as fishing cabins or that were originally built without permits. Some of the roads are still dirt out there. It’s kind of an island unto itself.”

Enjoy wildlife along the Petaluma River and slough around Green Point.
Enjoy wildlife along the Petaluma River and slough around Green Point.
Green Point homes line the hills along the Petaluma River.
Green Point homes line the hills along the Petaluma River.
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Hiking, hills and local wildlife

The neighborhood is close to an access point to the Bahia Trail, a 4-mile loop through the hills that skirts a wetland marsh. The trail’s colorful wildflower blooms and massive oak trees make for some nice sightseeing, especially during the spring and summer months. Deer Island Preserve is at the southern edge of the neighborhood. This 154-acre nature reserve is a great place for spotting roaming herds of deer, red-shouldered hawks, pelicans and wild lilies growing in the marsh. Avid golfers can tee up nearby at the Stone Tree Golf Club, an 18-hole course with mountain views from the fairways.

Green Point residents love hiking and biking at the Bahia Trail.
Green Point residents love hiking and biking at the Bahia Trail.
Green Point residents visit Stone Tree Golf for a good game.
Green Point residents visit Stone Tree Golf for a good game.
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Eclectic homes on country lanes

Homes in Green Point are situated along narrow country roads that twist and turn across low, oak-covered hills. These residences were primarily built between the 1970s and 1990s and offer spacious interiors with peekaboo views of the surrounding mountains, wetlands and rivers. Lots are usually more than an acre in size, offering residents peace and privacy amid lush, natural scenery. Homes in the area typically list for between $1.2 million and $2 million, depending on size, age and acreage. “There are some unique homes in the area. And some of them overlook the water and the wetlands,” Brody says.

Green Point homes enjoy gorgeous views over the Petaluma River.
Green Point homes enjoy gorgeous views over the Petaluma River.
Green Point offers ridgeline homes with views across Marin and Sonoma Counties.
Green Point offers ridgeline homes with views across Marin and Sonoma Counties.
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Downtown Novato shopping and dining

Green Point is just a few miles from shopping destinations in neighboring Novato. Vintage Oaks shopping center has a Costco, Target, Petco, chain restaurants and a Cinemark movie theater. Additional nearby grocery options include Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Safeway. Residents are just a few miles from vibrant Downtown Novato, a small, walkable district with lots of boutique shops, specialty stores, restaurants, breweries and cafes with breezy outdoor patios. It’s also where the Downtown Novato Farmer’s Market takes place every Tuesday evening from May through October. Local growers, food vendors and artisans line up their booths along Sherman Avenue, drawing scores of visitors and families from all over the city.

Big-box stores are plentiful near Green Point at the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center.
Big-box stores are plentiful near Green Point at the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center.
Enjoy the nearby Tuesday Night Farmer's Market close to Green Point in Novato.
Enjoy the nearby Tuesday Night Farmer's Market close to Green Point in Novato.
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Public schools with B ratings

Students in the neighborhood can attend nearby Olive Elementary School, which holds a B rating from Niche. The elementary school serves around 360 students every year from a diverse array of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Students move on to B-rated Sinaloa Middle School for grades six through eight, while upperclassmen attend B-plus-rated San Marin High School. San Marin High offers several specialty tracks for students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

Olive Elementary School serves students in the Green Point community.
Olive Elementary School serves students in the Green Point community.
Kids can attend Sinaloa Middle School in West Novato.
Kids can attend Sinaloa Middle School in West Novato.
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Getting around Novato, Sonoma and Marin

Green Point is bordered by Sears Point Road and the Sears Point Bridge at its western edge. It’s a local route that offers residents easy access to the Sonoma County countryside and its world-famous vineyards. The neighborhood is about 3 miles from U.S. Route 101, a major California roadway that connects with San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge about 30 miles south. It’s also just several miles from the nearest SMART Train station, a local passenger rail service that transports people as far north as Santa Rosa with nearly a dozen stops along the way. For flights to domestic and international destinations, it’s about 50 miles to the San Francisco International Airport.

Commuters use the Sears Point Bridge to travel to Sonoma and  Sacramento from Green Point.
Commuters use the Sears Point Bridge to travel to Sonoma and Sacramento from Green Point.
Green Point residents can travel all over the region using the SMART train.
Green Point residents can travel all over the region using the SMART train.
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Green Point receives health care at the Novato Community Hospital.
Green Point receives health care at the Novato Community Hospital.

What you need to know

Those in need of medical care are also a short drive from Novato Community Hospital, a 40-bed hospital with an emergency room and critical care services.

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Transit

Airport

Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County

46 min drive

Green Point Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$425,800
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,800
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
320
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1978
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,956
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,860
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
46,609

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    2 - 4pm

    607 Bugeia Ln, Novato, CA 94945

    $1,500,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,245 Sq Ft
    • 607 Bugeia Ln
    • New 20 days ago

    Drive up the long driveway to your own 1.0285 acres of privacy. This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 fireplace property boasts a flexible floorplan. The main level features an open kitchen/DR area with fireplace and sliders to a large deck, the LR has beautiful wood vaulted ceilings and the 2nd fireplace, the primary suite has a hot tub enclosed area off the bathroom as well as a private deck and

    Pamela Theroux Holmes Burrell Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
871
Median Age
56
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
15.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$184,722
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,107

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
60%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

5 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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