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Easy living in West Novato
In West Novato, an quiet suburb between downtown Novato and Stafford Lake Park, people settle down for the schools and established atmosphere. “[West Novato] is a bit more affluent, a bit more established,” says Katie Wigington, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathway and Novato Resident. Much of the neighborhood was built in the 1970s, and homes sold to young people looking to settle down. “People bought homes here after they graduated high school,” says Wigington. “It used to be cops and firemen, now it’s an upper middle class neighborhood.”
West Novato is a short bike or bus ride to historic downtown.
Bird watching is a favorite activity at Stafford Lake County Park.
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Well-aged homes
Houses in West Novato have only become more valuable with time. “Lots of people who bought their homes here are in their 70s and they bought houses 50 years ago,” says Wigington, “When were worth about $175,000.” Today, it’s hard to find a home in West Novato for under $1 million, and some homes reach $2 million. Ranch homes are popular here, and most lawns are crisply cut, or residents favor gardens of shrubs and small trees.
West Novato homes are located on quiet streets, perfect for a young family.
Ranch-style homes are everywhere in West Novato.
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Novato Unified School District
The area is part of Novato Unified School District, which has a B rating on Niche. Pleasant Valley Elementary has a B rating on Niche, and Sinaloa Middle School has a B rating. San Marin 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.
Pleasant Valley Elementary incorporates an enriching philosophy into their curriculum.
San Marin High School is a highly-rated, public school located in Novato, Ca.
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Public transportation in West Novato includes the SMART as well as bus lines.
Getting around Novato
Redwood Highway is about five miles away, and provides a direct route into San Francisco, about 30 miles away. Downtown Novato also has a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station downtown, 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.
Fishing for bluegill and spotting songbirds
West Novato brushes up against Ohair Park, Indian Tree Open Space Preserve, where hiking routes like Big Trees Trail and Rebelo to Wilson Trail wind their way through the trees. Stafford Lake Park is a short drive from most homes in the neighborhood and covers about 140 acres. The park has an activity for just about anybody. Bird watchers can spot waterfowl, raptors and songbirds through their binoculars, and anglers can hook catfish, bluegill and bass. Equestrians can board their horses at Longview Stables and ride them around the facility and on nearby trails like Big Trees Trail.
Enjoy a walk with your dog on the trails of O'Hair Park.
Enjoy a walk to Big Trees Trail in West Novato.
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Shops and restaurants along Grant Avenue
Downtown Novato is the spot to shop for West Novato residents, especially along Grant Avenue. The walkable district has a variety of restaurants and shops, from daytime diner Bacon and early-morning favorite Marvin’s Breakfast Club to Dr. Insomniac, a coffee shop where Novato’s busiest residents go to stave off sleep with hot cups of coffee and tea. Watts Music invites melophiles to browse vinyl, tapes and discs, and Accents or Hodgepodge Thrift Store offer a variety of clothing styles. Ayawaska Hilltop is just off Grant Avenue and serves cocktails and Peruvian cuisine. Downtown Novato also has a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s location.
Grant Street near West Novato is a great place to enjoy a stroll and lunch together.
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West Novato Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Novato, Novato sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in West Novato, Novato over the last 12 months is $1,224,400, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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