NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Center Rd Unit 386 Novato, CA 94947

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $319,000 - $352,364

1 Bed
1 Bath
661 Sq Ft
$508/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2024

Last sale price $329,000 $498 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,624/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • In Ground Pool
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Novato High School Rated A-
  • View of Hills
  • Living Room with Attached Deck

About This Home

As of March 2024

Spacious 661 sf top floor one bedroom one bath condo at Center Place with elevator. Spacious living room/dining room combo opens to balcony. Galley style kitchen with eating bar. Lots of natural light and pleasant views over rooftops of trees and hills. Sparkling community pool. 1 Car Parking space in gated garage is close to elevator. Plenty of closet space + storage closet in garage. Convenient location near Nave Shopping Center and Tresch Plaza shops & restaurants. Excellent opportunity to own in Marin County at a reasonable price. Also makes a great 1031 exchange property. Freshly painted interior. Central heating and AC. HOA dues $484/mo. include water and trash. Coin-op laundry room just down the hall.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vince Sheehan

Marin's Finest License #00572798 Listed on: 03/02/2024

Co-Listed By

Stacy Lynch

Marin's Finest License #01847706

Last Buyer's Agent

Julianna Labra

Keller Williams Realty License #01769015

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 719 Sq Ft Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt

HOA Fees

  • $499 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 661 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140-400-86

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance on structure, maintenance exterior, ground maintenance, management, pool, roof, sewer, trash, water
  • Center Place HOA, Phone Number (415) 332-7900
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Center Place Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,234

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$499 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Subtype Description: Detached, Low-Rise (1-3)
  • Directions To Property: South Novato to Center Rd to #1540
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0165
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Number Of Rooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Price Per Square Foot: 497.73
  • Square Footage: 661.00
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Flush Toilet, Low-Flow Toilet(s)
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Storage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Greenbelt
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck
  • Pool Features: Built-In
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, See Remarks
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Other, See Remarks

Association/Amenities

  • Unit: 386
  • Association Features: Greenbelt, Pool

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 499
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Center Place HOA
  • Association Phone: (415) 332-7900
  • Location of Unit: Top Floor, Upper Level

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Roof, Sewer, Trash, Water

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: 140-400-86
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 719.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1975

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 105

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2024
Closed on
Mar 25, 2024
Sold by
Florence Huang Revocable Trust and Huang Florence
Bought by
Vivian Leah C and Vivian Stephen J
Seller's Agent
Vince Sheehan
Marin's Finest
Buyer's Agent
Julianna Labra
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$329,000
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$335,788

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,788
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.61%
Original Mortgage
$312,550
Outstanding Balance
$308,367
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,421

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Huang Florence
Bought by
Huang Florence

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2016
Sold by
Lieberman Gary R
Bought by
Huang Florence

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2013
Sold by
Judson Phillip
Bought by
Lieberman Gary R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2000
Sold by
Kerr William B and Kerr Janice J Janice
Bought by
Judson Philip

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,960
Interest Rate
8.21%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Vivian Leah C $329,000 Old Republic Title
Huang Florence -- None Available
Huang Florence -- None Available
Lieberman Gary R $146,000 Old Republic Title Company
Judson Philip $140,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vivian Leah C $312,550
Previous Owner Judson Philip $47,000
Previous Owner Judson Philip $142,000
Previous Owner Judson Philip $143,950
Previous Owner Judson Philip $111,960
Closed Judson Philip $13,995
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2024 03/29/24 Sold $329,000 0.0% $498 / Sq Ft
03/02/2024 03/02/24 For Sale $329,000 -- $498 / 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 $3,234 $335,580 $168,300 $167,280
2024 $3,234 $176,256 $88,128 $88,128
2023 $3,136 $172,800 $86,400 $86,400
2022 $3,064 $169,414 $84,707 $84,707
2021 $3,057 $166,092 $83,046 $83,046
2020 $3,037 $164,390 $82,195 $82,195
2019 $2,986 $161,166 $80,583 $80,583
2018 $2,937 $158,008 $79,004 $79,004
2017 $2,881 $154,910 $77,455 $77,455
2016 $2,706 $151,872 $75,936 $75,936
2015 $2,657 $149,592 $74,796 $74,796
2014 $2,585 $146,662 $73,331 $73,331
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vince Sheehan

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Vince Sheehan

    Marin's Finest

    (415) 302-2500

    17 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Vince Sheehan
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  • Stacy Lynch

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Stacy Lynch

    Marin's Finest

    (415) 717-6432

    17 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Stacy Lynch
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  • Julianna Labra

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Julianna Labra

    Keller Williams Realty

    (707) 479-9559

    1 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Julianna Labra
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  • Edward Buckner

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Edward Buckner

    Keller Williams Realty

    (707) 206-1494

    1 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Edward Buckner
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324012253

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 140-400-86

California Marin County Novato 94947 Central Novato

1540 Center Rd Unit 386, Novato, CA

This home is located at 1540 Center Rd Unit 386, Novato, CA 94947 since 02 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $335,788, approximately $508 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 1540 Center Rd Unit 386 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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