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Ignacio

Ignacio

Suburban Neighborhood in Novato, California

Marin County 94949
$1,336,197 Average Value
$612 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Stirrups, stars, stripes, and stucco ranch homes

In Ignacio, a southern Novato suburb, 1800s ranch land transformed into 20th-century military housing before becoming a contemporary suburban sprawl, leaving a legacy of riding stirrups, stars, and stripes. “[Ignacio] features a few distinct communities,” says Marin County Realtor Megan Pomponio of Compass, who grew up in Ignacio. “Pointe Marin used to be Air Force base housing, but it's now a master-planned community," Pompino continues. “The upscale Marin Country Club area was built in the 1960s and feels like an established suburb, while Pacheco Valle is mostly condos from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.” All these neighborhoods were once the province of cowboys and today's residents can explore 2,000 acres of nature preserves, or, if they're feeling less adventurous, just go shopping.

You will find condos in the wooded hills of the Ignacio neighborhood.
You will find condos in the wooded hills of the Ignacio neighborhood.
Ignacio offers many updated modern homes of various styles.
Ignacio offers many updated modern homes of various styles.
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Sprawling suburbs and contained condos

Ignacio’s neighborhoods reflect its history as a dynamic, transforming neighborhood. Marin Country Club Estates has multi-million dollar ranch homes along tree-lined streets, and homes here range from $1.5 to $3.6 million. Pacheco Valle’s condos cost between $500,00 and $800,000, and Pointe Marin’s master-planned homes, typically classic styles like Georgian or Tudor, cost between $1 and $2 million.

Ignacio home owners enjoy plenty of open space and recreation within walking distance.
Ignacio home owners enjoy plenty of open space and recreation within walking distance.
A row of hilltop homes in Ignacio have inclined backyards.
A row of hilltop homes in Ignacio have inclined backyards.
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Novato Unified School District

The area is part of Novato Unified School District, which has a B rating on Niche. Lomda Verde Elementary School has a C rating on Niche, and San Jose Middle School has a B rating. Novato High School has a B-plus rating and has a variety of extracurricular activities for students, like ping pong, mountain biking and comic book clubs. The College of Marin, one of California’s community colleges, is just outside the neighborhood.

Children are the highest priority at Loma Verde Elementary School.
Children are the highest priority at Loma Verde Elementary School.
Your children will thrive at San Jose Intermediate School.
Your children will thrive at San Jose Intermediate School.
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SMART Trains and smart cars

Redwood Highway runs along the neighborhood and leads into San Francisco. Ignacio also has a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station on the other side of Redwood Highway, which provides area residents with a route around Marin and to the San Francisco Ferry. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 40 miles away.

The SMART offers transit through Ignacio to the Sonoma County Airport and San Francisco Ferry.
The SMART offers transit through Ignacio to the Sonoma County Airport and San Francisco Ferry.
Ignacio homes are located near miles of open space, perfect for hikes and dog walking.
Ignacio homes are located near miles of open space, perfect for hikes and dog walking.
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Nature preserves and personal golf carts

At Marin Country Club, guests and members tee off on an 18-hole golf course, swim in the pool, or thwack tennis balls and pickle balls back and forth on the club's courts. In the surrounding subdivision, residents zip around the streets in their personal golf carts. Hikers also have plenty to do, with over 2,000 acres of preserved land at their disposal. Indian Valley, Pacheco Valley, Ignacio and Loma Verde Preserves all welcome people (and sometimes dogs) to explore trails that weave and wind underneath madrone, manzanitas and oak trees. Josef Hoog Park is popular for casual outdoor outings, especially for kids and families looking to burn off some energy. “[Ignacio has a] family-oriented vibe. I’ve spent time there for soccer games,” says Katie Wigington, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and Novato resident. The park has grassy fields and a picnic area where people set up camp chairs and lay tablecloths for cookouts.

Hit some golf balls at the Marin country club in Ignacio.
Hit some golf balls at the Marin country club in Ignacio.
Enjoy a hike to Buck Gulch Falls in the Loma Verde Preserve.
Enjoy a hike to Buck Gulch Falls in the Loma Verde Preserve.
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Pop by Pacheco Plaza

Pacheco Plaza is the neighborhood’s primary shopping center. People can also drive five miles to downtown Novato, but Pacheco Plaza has restaurants and shops covered. Marin Coffee Roasters bustles in the early mornings, and the ovens at Boca Pizzeria run hot during lunchtime to feed the afternoon rush. People can also get their clothes tailored, shoes repaired, and their nails done at the other shops. For groceries, people stop by Nugget Markets, a family-owned grocery store.

Pacheco Plaza in Ignacio offers many shopping opportunities.
Pacheco Plaza in Ignacio offers many shopping opportunities.
Boca Pizzeria offers great pizza and atmosphere in Ignacio.
Boca Pizzeria offers great pizza and atmosphere in Ignacio.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

64 min drive

Bus

Nave Dr & Bolling Dr

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Alameda Del Prado & Calle Arboleda

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Alameda Del Prado & Alameda De La Loma

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Alameda Del Prado Bus Pad

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Pacheco Plaza

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Alameda Del Prado & Nave Dr

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Ignacio Blvd & Alameda Del Prado

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ignacio US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,683
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,431
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,650
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,215
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
764
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 18
    2 - 4pm

    497 Fairway Dr, Novato, CA 94949

    $2,175,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,334 Sq Ft
    • 497 Fairway Dr
    • New 23 hours ago

    Welcome to this lovely single-level ranch home in the beautiful Marin Country Club. A charming front porch sets the tone for this warm and inviting residence. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room just off the kitchen, and a light-filled breakfast room and kitchen that flow seamlessly into the family room with high ceilings, skylights, and an

    Lisa Garaventa Golden Gate Sotheby's

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  • Wednesday, Apr 15
    10am - 12:30pm

    36 Capilano Dr, Novato, CA 94949

    $3,495,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,349 Sq Ft
    • 36 Capilano Dr
    • New 20 days ago

    Exceptional opportunity in Marin Country Club for a fully reimagined residence offering panoramic golf course and Big Rock Ridge views. Few homes in Marin Country Club offer this level of land, design, and complete transformation making this a truly difficult-to-replicate. Design, Function and Finishes. A majestic oak tree and manicured grounds create a striking first impression, leading to a

    Spiro Stratigos Corcoran Icon Properties

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  • Wednesday, Apr 15
    9:30am - 12:30pm

    230 Pelican Ln, Novato, CA 94949

    $639,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,731 Sq Ft
    • 230 Pelican Ln

    Now $639,000 best value in Pacheco Valley! Updated 3BD/2.5BA townhome tucked among the trees with multiple private decks and serene greenbelt views. Light-filled living room with fireplace, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a refreshed kitchen with stainless appliances and great flow for everyday living. Flexible space upstairs plus an attached garage add to the appeal. Community pool and

    Elizabeth Sasan City Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$3,475
Median Single Family Home Rent
$8,500
Median Condo Rent
$3,450
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,075

Demographics

Total Population
8,400
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$102,058
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$140,713

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
48.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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