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Master-planned Marin-area community with commuter convenience
Cooled by bay breezes, the master-planned Hamilton neighborhood is close to major highways and outdoor recreation. “It’s a very diverse and family-friendly area,” says Cris Criollo, a local resident and community library specialist at the neighborhood’s South Novato Library. “We have the beautiful levee bay on the eastern side, where a lot of people love to go bike and hike along the trails. In the summer, we have a lot of events that go on in the area, and there’s also a big farmers market here once a month that’s a big thing for locals.” Between the 101 and San Pablo Bay, 26 miles north of San Francisco and home to its own SMART train station, this southern Novato residential suburb was built on the site of a former Air Force base. “Construction here is newer than the usual midcentury builds in central and northern Marin with generally large homes on smaller lots, set pretty close together,” says Marin County Realtor Megan Pomponio of Compass. “You’ll find a focus on community spirit, especially during the holidays.”
The residential sign welcomes you to Hamilton, at the former Air Force base's entrance.
The master-planned Hamilton neighborhood is close to major highways and outdoor recreation.
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Well-kept subdivisions with Spanish-style homes
The neighborhood was home to the Hamilton Air Force Base (also known as Hamilton Field), built in the early 1930s for the 1st Bombardment Wing that served in both World Wars. After closing in 1988, the city of Novato soon adopted the Hamilton Master Plan for Hamilton’s 414-acre planned, mixed-use community, which has almost 300 of the base’s original homes and buildings. Hamilton’s subdivisions include well-paved, tree-lined streets and sidewalks studded with ornate iron lampposts. All properties within the neighborhood have access to the Hamilton community pool and gym, and most have monthly HOA fees. Spanish Colonial Revivals with peach-toned stucco and Craftsman properties sit behind well-manicured front lawns. Single-family housing prices range from $1.2 million to $1.8 million. The neighborhood also features Pueblo-style townhouses with one-car garages, ranging from $500,000 to $950,000. Other area housing options include the 55-plus manufactured home community, Los Robles Mobile Home Park. Prices here for mid-century style manufactured properties range from $200,000 to $450,000.
The area’s Air Force history is still alive as residents continue to develop and enjoy Hamilton.
Homes in Hamilton are on the more affordable side compared to the rest of Novato, California.
Hamilton is primarily single family homes and duplexes with no high-rise apartments in sight.
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Public schools with special pathway programs
Students can attend Hamilton Meadow Park School, which gets a C-rating from Niche and serves kindergarten through eighth grade. Another option is the A-minus-rated public Novato Charter, a 2023 California Distinguished School and Waldorf School with prominent music and Spanish programs. The B-plus-rated Novato High School in nearby Indian Valley offers a Medical Careers Pathways program for students interested in attending medical school.
Novato High School has a sprawling campus with a performing arts center and athletic facilities.
Novato Charter School is located in the Hamilton neighborhood.
The Hamilton School educates students in grades K-8 of the Hamilton neighborhood.
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Wetland areas and bayside hiking trails
Reclaimed from a former airfield, the Hamilton Wetlands, located on the neighborhood's eastern side, is its main outdoor attraction. Sprawling 650 acres along the vast San Pablo Bay, the site slowly evolves from mudflats to a dense tidal marsh. Residents can walk along the flat, gravel-packed Hamilton Wetlands Bay Trail, enjoying bay breezes, waterside views and native plants amid the area’s reeds, grasses and open skies. This outdoor recreational site is also home to various birds, from sandpipers to pelicans and long-billed curlews. Residents can hike to the wetlands’ popular levee for scenic bay views. Next to the Bay Trail are the public Hamilton Community Pool and South Hamilton Park, a family-friendly recreational hub with several play areas and a baseball field.
The Bay Trail in Hamilton has great views of the bay.
The Bay trail in Hamilton has stunning views of the Bay.
The Hamilton Wetlands, on the neighborhood's eastern side, is its main outdoor attraction.
Learn with friends how to swim at the public Hamilton Community Pool.
South Hamilton Park, a family-friendly recreational hub can entertain our furry friends, too.
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Museum gatherings and local library events
The local Marin Museum of Contemporary Art shows the work of its artists-in-residence and other locals. The museum offers art classes and community events, including free artist showcases, where residents can check out paintings and speak with artists. The popular South Novato Library features The Shop, a free community gathering space where people can learn woodworking and sewing. The library also hosts various events, including free family story time sessions and holiday events, such as a children’s Easter Egg hunt and Halloween trick-or-treat social.
The local Marin Museum of Contemporary Art shows the work of its artists-in-residence.
The South Novato Library features The Shop, a free community gathering space for woodworking.
You can practice to paint at the local Marin Museum of Contemporary Art in Hamilton.
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Main highways and SMART train station
The neighborhood is near Highway 101, allowing convenient access in and out of the city. San Francisco is 25 miles south of the neighborhood, and residents can utilize Hamilton’s very own SMART train station, which has active daily light rail routes for easy commuting and traveling to San Francisco via public transportation.
Hamilton is near Highway 101, allowing convenient access in and out of the city.
The South Hamilton SMART station is just minutes away from Hamilton and used by residents daily.
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Authentic local dining in nearby Central Novato
Residents can enjoy shopping and dining options inside and outside of Hamilton. Kitchen, an intimate café offering fresh pastries and sandwiches, is a neighborhood favorite. Some of the area’s best dining is located a few miles north in Central Novato. Residents flock to Aurora Ristorante Italiano for Italian classics, from pasta to panini, with popular patio seating. Nearby, the modern eatery Toast offers creative, seasonal salads, omelets and sandwiches. Safeway is nearby for groceries and the family-owned Nugget Markets is located two miles north on Ignacio Boulevard.
Toast is a Hamilton staple offering brunch faire all week long for residents and visitors.
Kitchen, an intimate café offering fresh pastries and sandwiches, is a neighborhood favorite.
Check out Aurora Ristorante Italiano in Hamilton for family dining.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Hamilton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hamilton, Novato sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hamilton, Novato over the last 12 months is $850,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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