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Off the beaten path
Two miles from Novato’s suburbs and bustling downtown, the landscape turns into ranch lands, a duck-filled marsh and hilly neighborhoods, called Northeast Novato. The area mixes homes with horse stables and New England cottage look-alikes along the Bahia Marsh. Northeast Novato is separated from the rest of the city by the Redwood Highway, but close to the downtown Novato Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Station and the shops along Grant Avenue. “You get the benefits of a rural vibe in a suburban area,” says Danielle Vantress Salk, a Realtor with Eleven Real Estate. “It’s got the feeling of being off the beaten path, but it has the benefits of a suburban neighborhood like easy access to transportation and shopping.”
Northeast Novato is bordered by the Petaluma River and plenty of wildlife to observe.
Homes with land and barns can also be found in Northeast Novato.
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Hiking around Deer Island and through Bahia Marsh
Deer Island Preserve used to be an island that required a boat to reach until the creek around it was dredged and the water pumped out in the 1800s. Now, it's accessible by foot or hoof and popular for its 2-mile hiking and horseback riding loop that circles old Deer Island proper. The trail heads across windswept fields of tall, scrubby grass that leads to dense forests of blue, black and white oak trees. “There’s a lot of nice hiking out there,” says Kate Wigington, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and Novato resident. “It’s peaceful.” Birders flock to Rush Creek Preserve, where they can spy around 200 species of birds. The preserve's mix of woodland and marshland has trails for bikers, hikers and equestrians. Northeast Novato is also dotted with small green spaces like Slade, Night Heron and Bahia Oak Parks.
Enjoy hiking through native oaks and 154 acres at Deer Island Preserve.
Children converge for their mountain biking club at Bahia Trail in Northeast Novato
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Houses by Bahia Marsh, in horse country and around the hills
Northeast Novato has three distinct areas. Houses in Bahia, a neighborhood built around the Bahia marsh in the northernmost end of the area, were planned and built in the 1960s and 70s. Homes share a unique style meant to mimic New England villages' cottages, with gambrel roofs, weathered gray siding and white framed windows. Houses on the marsh's edge have back decks on stilts above the wetlands, where common goldeneye ducks, snowy egrets and great blue herons fly in and out of the tall green reeds. “The views can be outstanding,” says Vantress Salk. “It’s a great opportunity to have some privacy.” Properties here tend to go for between $1 and $2 million. Bahia also has its own amenities, like a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. The estates around Atherton Road were built on multi-acre lots and often have horse stables that range from $1 million to $3 million. Near Olive Elementary School, Mediterranean-inspired and brown shingle ranch-style homes sit along hilly streets that overlook the region and cost between $950,000 and $1.5 million.
The Bahia Rec Center offers a pool and tennis courts to residents in Northeast Novato.
Large suburban homes are available in Northeast Novato.
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Brunch, books and antiques along Grant Avenue
Downtown Novato has shopping and restaurants all in a walkable district along Grant Avenue. Dr. Insomnia's offers breakfast food, coffee and tea and the Village Italian serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Small local shops like Accents and Sentimental Journey Antiques sell clothing and vintage goods, and Copperfield’s Books is popular with book lovers looking for their next read. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods have locations in downtown Novato.
Northeast Novato coffee lovers head to Dr. Insomniacs in downtown Novato.
The Village Italian Restaurant offers great food to Northeast Novato along Grant Avenue.
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Novato Unified School District
Northeast Novato is part of Novato Unified School District, with a B rating on Niche. Olive Elementary School and Sinaloa Middle School both have B ratings. San Marin High School, rated B-plus, has a variety of extracurricular activities for students, like ping pong, mountain biking and comic book clubs.
Olive Elementary School offers great learning opportunities to the community.
San Marin High School is a highly-rated, public school located in Novato, Ca.
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Getting around Northeast Novato
Redwood Highway runs along the east side of the neighborhood and leads directly into San Francisco. Downtown Novato’s SMART trains get residents around Marin and to the San Francisco Ferry. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 40 miles away.
Northeast Novato offers plenty of public transportation.
Northeast Novato is surrounded by open space a walk away.
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Parks in this Area
Deer Island Preserve
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Novato Skatepark
Skateboard
Rush Creek Preserve
Transit
Airport
Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
50 min drive
Bus
HWY 101 & Rowland Blvd Bus Pad
Bus
Rowland Blvd & Vintage Oaks Entrance
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Vintage Way & Sleep Train
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Rowland Blvd & Rowland Way
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Vintage Way & Fresh Choice
Northeast Novato Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Novato, Novato sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Novato, Novato over the last 12 months is $1,200,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A furnished studio at 582 Fernando Dr, Novato, CA 94945. PGE for $65 per month, water and garbage for $45 per month, with plenty of street parking available. For an additional $25/month, internet and WiFi can be included. No pets allowed. Washer/dryer use one day/week - $25. Rental Insurance to be purchased by Renter before move-in.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,726
Median Age
52
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$144,507
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,047
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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