NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1523 Buchanan St Novato, CA 94947

Midwest Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,158,000 - $1,244,325

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,686 Sq Ft
$708/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2021

Last sale price $1,100,000 $652 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,613/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Wood Flooring
  • Novato High School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of March 2021

Super sweet and special! Presidents Area is red hot! Clean and bright move in condition, gleaming hardwood, fresh interior paint, newer roof, large sunny and private rear patio and yard. Best South Novato opportunity with big lot, great sq. ft., 3/2, large family room, two car garage, custom gas fireplace insert. This is the really quiet part of Buchanan Street with minimal traffic. Plans/schematics for MBR expansion included for buyer. Two minutes to the freeway, shopping, and easy access to parks and open space. A perfect Novato home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Licht

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00957928 Listed on: 02/22/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Maria Silver

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01029552

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Govoni

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02010427

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,060

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,686 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 151-082-03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,060

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Hwy 101 to Rowland Blvd. to Buchanan Street to 1523.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century, Ranch, Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 652.43
  • Square Footage: 1686
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Insert, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
  • Room Type: Converted Garage, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial, Wood
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Forest, Mountains, Ridge, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Converted Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Area, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 151-082-03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7501

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Windows

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1957

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2022
Sold by
Card Ashley
Bought by
Ashley A Card Living Trust and Card
Current Estimated Value
$1,193,331

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2021
Closed on
Mar 15, 2021
Sold by
Wright James and Wright Rebecca
Bought by
Card Ashley
Seller's Agent
Ken Licht
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erin Govoni
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.83%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2013
Sold by
Wright James and Wright Rebecca
Bought by
Wright James and Wright Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$326,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2011
Sold by
Murcia Oscar M
Bought by
Wright James and Sawyers Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2004
Sold by
Murcia Maria E
Bought by
Murcia Oscar M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2003
Sold by
Mezzetta Jeffrey
Bought by
Murcia Oscar M and Murcia Maria E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$461,600
Interest Rate
1.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1999
Sold by
Dowd Bernard G and Bianca Dowd
Bought by
Mezzetta Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,400
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ashley A Card Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Card Ashley $1,100,000 First American Title Company
Wright James -- Old Republic Title Company
Wright James $420,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Murcia Oscar M -- California Land Title Marin
Murcia Oscar M $577,000 Old Republic Title Company
Mezzetta Jeffrey $378,000 Cal Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ashley A Card Living Trust $209,600
Previous Owner Card Ashley $750,000
Previous Owner Wright James $326,000
Previous Owner Wright James $336,000
Previous Owner Murcia Oscar M $100,000
Previous Owner Murcia Oscar M $458,000
Previous Owner Murcia Oscar M $461,600
Previous Owner Mezzetta Jeffrey $350,000
Previous Owner Mezzetta Jeffrey $302,400
Closed Murcia Oscar M $63,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Sold $1,100,000 0.0% $652 / Sq Ft
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2021 02/22/21 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $652 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $15,060 $1,307,961 $730,633 $577,328
2024 $15,060 $1,202,320 $716,310 $486,010
2023 $14,337 $1,144,440 $702,270 $442,170
2022 $14,021 $1,122,000 $688,500 $433,500
2021 $7,157 $497,095 $325,479 $171,616
2020 $7,051 $492,000 $322,143 $169,857
2019 $6,785 $482,357 $315,829 $166,528
2018 $6,684 $472,903 $309,639 $163,264
2017 $6,562 $463,633 $303,569 $160,064
2016 $6,109 $454,544 $297,618 $156,926
2015 $6,008 $447,720 $293,150 $154,570
2014 $5,892 $438,950 $287,408 $151,542
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ken Licht

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ken Licht

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 302-7421

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Ken Licht
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  • Maria Silver

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Maria Silver

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 203-3994

    5 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Maria Silver
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Erin Govoni

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 250-2694

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Erin Govoni
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321002205

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 151-082-03

California Marin County Novato 94947 Midwest Novato

1523 Buchanan St, Novato, CA

This home is located at 1523 Buchanan St, Novato, CA 94947 since 22 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,193,331, approximately $707 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 1523 Buchanan St is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Rancho Elementary School, Novato High School, and Marin Christian Academy and Noah's Ark Preschool.

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