NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1534 Buchanan St Novato, CA 94947

Midwest Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,203,000 - $1,393,216

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,809 Sq Ft
$461/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,200,000 $427 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,323/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Novato High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2023

Beautiful expanded southern Novato home! This spacious 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home boasts a desirable open floorplan. Details include an updated kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances, eating area off kitchen, bedrooms & full bath on ground floor, A/C in second story, solar panels, amazing living/dining room combo area, recessed lighting and engineered wood floors. Incredible primary suite has it's own fireplace, walk-in closet, sitting area and private deck. Updated primary suite bath has a soaking tub. Private backyard with multiple areas to relax or entertain. Great location close to shopping and easy 101 access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hammer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00975220 Listed on: 12/13/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Flechsig

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01939464

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,116

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,809 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Balcony

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 151-102-20

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,116

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Rowland to right on Buchanan.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Warming Drawer
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other
  • Price Per Square Foot: 427.20
  • Square Footage: 2809.00
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Other
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Solar, Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Elementary School: Novato Unified
  • Middle School: Novato Unified
  • High School: Novato Unified
  • Middle/Junior School District: Novato Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 151-102-20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7501.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1955

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Novato Unified
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2023
Sold by
Fairfield Janette and Collins Joseph Robert
Bought by
William A Fairfield And Janette A Fairfield R and Fairfield
Current Estimated Value
$1,296,304

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2022
Closed on
Jan 3, 2023
Sold by
Hawes Warren and Hawes Chryse
Bought by
Fairfield Janette and Collins Joseph Robert
Seller's Agent
John Hammer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Flechsig
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,089,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
10.19%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2019
Sold by
Hawes Warren W and Hawes Chryse
Bought by
Hawes Warren and Hawes Chryse

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2003
Sold by
Hawes Warren W and Hawes Chryse
Bought by
Hawes Warren W and Hawes Chryse

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,200
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2003
Sold by
Hawes Warren W and Hawes Chryse
Bought by
Hawes Warren W and Hawes Chryse

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,200
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2002
Sold by
Hawes Warren W and Hawes Chryse
Bought by
Hawes Warren W and Hawes Chryse
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
William A Fairfield And Janette A Fairfield R -- None Listed On Document
Fairfield Janette $1,200,000 Old Republic Title
Hawes Warren -- Wfg Lender Services
Hawes Warren W -- --
Hawes Warren W -- Old Republic Title Company
Hawes Warren W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fairfield Janette $960,000
Previous Owner Hawes Warren $405,000
Previous Owner Hawes Warren $375,000
Previous Owner Hawes Warren $370,000
Previous Owner Hawes Warren $305,000
Previous Owner Whawes Warren $100,000
Previous Owner Hawes Warren W $242,000
Previous Owner Hawes Warren W $150,000
Previous Owner Hawes Warren W $282,200
Previous Owner Hawes Warren W $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2023 01/10/23 Sold $1,200,000 +10.2% $427 / Sq Ft
12/20/2022 12/20/22 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2022 12/13/22 For Sale $1,089,000 -- $388 / 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 $15,116 $1,400,000 $800,000 $600,000
2024 $15,116 $1,212,000 $681,750 $530,250
2023 $5,675 $378,531 $83,287 $295,244
2022 $5,776 $371,109 $81,654 $289,455
2021 $5,757 $363,832 $80,053 $283,779
2020 $5,676 $360,103 $79,232 $280,871
2019 $5,326 $353,043 $77,679 $275,364
2018 $5,239 $346,122 $76,156 $269,966
2017 $5,139 $339,337 $74,663 $264,674
2016 $4,799 $332,685 $73,200 $259,485
2015 $4,715 $327,687 $72,100 $255,587
2014 $4,613 $321,270 $70,688 $250,582
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Hammer

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    John Hammer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 897-3000

    5 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    John Hammer
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  • Christine Flechsig

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Christine Flechsig

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 320-3433

    1 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Christine Flechsig
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322104132

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 151-102-20

California Marin County Novato 94947 Midwest Novato

1534 Buchanan St, Novato, CA

This home is located at 1534 Buchanan St, Novato, CA 94947 since 13 December 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,296,304, approximately $461 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1534 Buchanan St is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Rancho Elementary School, Novato High School, and Marin Christian Academy and North Bay Christian High School.

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