Seller's Agent in 2026
Kevin McGinnis
Compass
(415) 725-1911
10 in this area
99 Total Sales
Vintage charm in downtown Novato, newly refreshed for modern living! This 1940s single-story Ranch home features 3BD + office + 2.5BA with a flexible floor plan and possible ADU expansion potential. Just a block from local favorites like Marvin's Breakfast Club and Rustic Bakery, 1012 Second Street offers a lifestyle that's effortlessly accessible. Morning coffee, weekend brunch, boutique shopping, and community events are all right outside your door, no car required. Fresh landscaping and inviting curb appeal draw you in, while inside you'll find new LVP flooring in the main living areas, new carpet in the bedrooms, and a brightened kitchen with newly painted cabinets, new counters, tile backsplash, and recessed LED lighting. A new dual-zone HVAC system, Milgard dual-paned windows, and added attic insulation ensure year-round comfort. The flexible rear bedroom and bath layout offers privacy ideal for guests or generational living. A large two-car garage with workshop space, half bath, generous overhead storage, EV outlet, RV/boat parking, and rough-ins for a potential future ADU provide rare versatility this close to downtown. The back yard is spacious and ready for your personal stamp. This property has been lovingly owned by the same family since it was built, and it's now ready for the next chapter!
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $930,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $665,000 | New Conventional |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 04/02/26 | Sold | $930,000 | +5.8% | $644 / Sq Ft |
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/03/2026 03/03/26 | For Sale | $879,000 | -- | $609 / Sq Ft |
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,498 | $83,968 | $39,226 | $44,742 |
| 2024 | $2,442 | $82,322 | $38,457 | $43,865 |
| 2023 | $2,358 | $80,708 | $37,703 | $43,005 |
| 2022 | $2,300 | $79,101 | $36,952 | $42,149 |
| 2021 | $2,289 | $77,549 | $36,227 | $41,322 |
| 2020 | $2,793 | $76,755 | $35,856 | $40,899 |
| 2019 | $2,593 | $75,250 | $35,153 | $40,097 |
| 2018 | $2,537 | $73,775 | $34,464 | $39,311 |
| 2017 | $2,004 | $72,328 | $33,788 | $38,540 |
| 2016 | $1,901 | $70,910 | $33,126 | $37,784 |
| 2015 | $1,863 | $69,845 | $32,628 | $37,217 |
| 2014 | $1,801 | $68,477 | $31,989 | $36,488 |
Seller's Agent in 2026
Kevin McGinnis
Compass
(415) 725-1911
10 in this area
99 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Erin McGinnis
Compass
(415) 725-1940
10 in this area
96 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Fred Nelson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(415) 519-5356
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)
MLS Number: 326016746
APN: 141-263-15
Ask me questions while you tour the home.