$2,075,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,320 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

$625 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

51 on Market

Highlights

  • Pool House
  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2026

YES. You are reading this correctly: Seller has made a $300000 price improvement! Don't miss out on this beautiful home so you're set for summer. This is the first time this Novato home has ever been available in 36 years! A rare opportunity to own a homeowner designed and original built residence.Secluded amongst majestic redwoods and surrounded by elegant estate homes, tucked away on a private driveway, this owner designed and custom built residence sits on just over half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Lovingly maintained by its original owner since the day it was built, the 4 bed, 3 bath, approximately 3,300 sq ft home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, and thoughtful design throughout. The home features hardwood flooring on the main level, a stately living room, formal dining room, and a gourmet eat-in kitchen that opens to a cozy family room and patio for effortless indoor-outdoor living. A rare main level bedroom and full bath offer flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, the tranquil primary suite overlooks the sparkling pool and expansive backyard, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath completing the level. The expansive, just over half-acre grounds also feature a detached guest suite with a full bath, offering the perfect space for a private retreat, poolside office, or studio. A rare and special home offering privacy, timeless charm, and modern convenience in a peaceful setting, only a short drive to downtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Borders

Marin's Finest License #DRE #01256719 Listed on: 03/07/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Max Ruiz

ERA Carlile Realty Group License #01325251

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 23,414 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0.54 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5375
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 7A2401
  • Directions: 101 to DeLong Ave toward downtown. R onto Novato Blvd. Left onto McClay Rd. R onto Saddlebrook Ct.
  • Power Production Type: None
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Court, Secluded
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Pool Cover, Pool House, Pool Sweep

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Room, Upper Level, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23414
  • Land Lease: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1989

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2026
Closed on
Apr 27, 2026
Sold by
Gast Garry and Hampton Gast Loraine
Bought by
Wood Shannon
Seller's Agent
Marie Borders
Marin's Finest
Buyer's Agent
Max Ruiz
ERA Carlile Realty Group
List Price
$2,349,000
Sold Price
$2,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$274,000
-11.66%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
252.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,660,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,660,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$663,893

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2010
Sold by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton
Bought by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2003
Sold by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton
Bought by
Gast Garry G and Gast Lorraine Hampton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2002
Sold by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton
Bought by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$466,000
Interest Rate
6.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1998
Sold by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton
Bought by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$482,000
Interest Rate
6.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1997
Sold by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine M
Bought by
Gast Garry G and Gast Loraine Hampton
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,075,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,660,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $466,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $482,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $2,075,000 +1.3% $625 / Sq Ft
04/27/2026 04/27/26 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2026 04/06/26 Price Changed $2,049,000 -12.8% $617 / Sq Ft
03/07/2026 03/07/26 For Sale $2,349,000 -- $708 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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 $12,242 $890,213 $103,202 $787,011
2024 $11,478 $872,761 $101,179 $771,582
2023 $11,760 $855,650 $99,195 $756,455
2022 $10,953 $838,873 $97,250 $741,623
2021 $10,931 $822,426 $95,344 $727,082
2020 $11,006 $813,995 $94,366 $719,629
2019 $10,526 $798,038 $92,516 $705,522
2018 $10,859 $782,394 $90,703 $691,691
2017 $10,181 $767,055 $88,924 $678,131
2016 $9,913 $752,018 $87,181 $664,837
2015 $9,742 $740,723 $85,872 $654,851
2014 $9,564 $726,215 $84,190 $642,025
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 326015069

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 146-061-48

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