$845,000
OPEN WED 10:30AM - 2PM

1128 Elm Dr Novato, CA 94945

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,795/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,092 Sq Ft
$774 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Great Room

About This Home

Just blocks to Grant Ave in downtown Novato, this 2BD/2BA cottage blends classic mid-century character with thoughtful recent updates in a location that truly delivers. The refreshed kitchen features all new appliances, counters, and flooring, creating a welcoming and functional center of the home. Both bathrooms have been refreshed. Fresh interior paint and original hardwood floors extend through the main living areas, anchored by a fireplace that adds warmth and charm. Natural light fills the home, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels comfortable and connected. The layout flows easily from living to dining, making everyday living and entertaining equally effortless. The outdoor spaces are a true highlight. A private front garden with established landscaping creates an inviting approach and expands the usable living area. The fully fenced backyard offers a level lawn and covered entertaining space ideal for gatherings or relaxed evenings at home. An attached 1 car garage offers flexibility for parking and storage. Just blocks from shops, dining, coffee, and community amenities along Grant Ave, this property combines updates, outdoor space, and downtown proximity in a way that is increasingly difficult to find. This is a compelling opportunity to own a house at this price point in Marin.

Listing Agent

The Bowman Group

Vanguard Properties License #01933147 Listed on: 02/18/2026

Vanguard Properties

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,209 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,092 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-285-22

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: From Hwy 101, take the De Long Ave exit. Head west on De Long Ave and continue onto Diablo Ave. Turn right on Front St. Turn left on Elm St. 1128 Elm St will be on the right.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1655
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Property Faces: South
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1092.00
  • Bathroom Features: Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet, Ground Floor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Street Lights
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Boat Storage, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, RV Storage, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Level, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected & Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Hook-Up, Ground Floor, Hookups Only, In Garage

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 141-285-22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7209.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1949

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Marin

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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 $4,885 $335,483 $161,688 $173,795
2024 $5,058 $328,905 $158,518 $170,387
2023 $4,929 $322,457 $155,410 $167,047
2022 $4,813 $316,135 $152,363 $163,772
2021 $4,804 $309,937 $149,376 $160,561
2020 $4,738 $306,760 $147,845 $158,915
2019 $4,559 $300,747 $144,947 $155,800
2018 $4,486 $294,851 $142,105 $152,746
2017 $4,401 $289,070 $139,319 $149,751
2016 $4,110 $283,403 $136,588 $146,815
2015 $4,038 $279,148 $134,537 $144,611
2014 $3,947 $273,680 $131,902 $141,778
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 For Sale $845,000 -- $774 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Amrock Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Amrock Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $206,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $320,079 New Conventional
Closed $175,100 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 326012244

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 141-285-22

California Marin County Novato 94945 Central Novato

1128 Elm Dr, Novato, CA

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