NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1901 Benton Ln Novato, CA 94945

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,220,000 - $1,551,557

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,467 Sq Ft
$554/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 4, 2024

Last sale price $1,150,000 $466 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,558 / mo

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Private Lot
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • 1.22 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2024

You love nature??? Then this one of a kind property is the one for you. The unique home is situated on one acre +/- located in the City of Novato with all the amenities that the city provides. Located in its own private oasis is waiting for the new owners to create and renovate into their dream home. The 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and half are all situated on one level. Downstairs there is a very large garage/shop and a small bedroom/bath with its own private entry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deb Cheda

Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest License #DRE #01237719 Listed on: 08/03/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana MacKenzie Ducharme

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley License #01239200

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1.22 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Log Cabin
  • Fixer Upper
  • Converted Dwelling
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,467 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Partial Basement
  • Front Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • Gated Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-120-36

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

1.22 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: San Marin Drive to Simmons Lane to Benton Lane
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2200
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Conversion, Log, Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Square Footage: 2467.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Stone
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Laminate Counter
  • Room Type: Possible Guest, Other
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Ground Floor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding, See Remarks
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Original
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel, Other
  • ExteriorFeatures: Entry Gate
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • View: Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Tandem Garage, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 9.00
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 4.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Unguarded Gate
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 141-120-36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 53143.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1972

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2024
Closed on
Aug 26, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deb Cheda
Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest
Buyer's Agent
Dana MacKenzie Ducharme
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-4.09%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,366,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$216,139
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.81%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$910,251
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$455,888

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.01%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,150,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
-- None Listed On Document
-- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $920,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Sold $1,150,000 -4.1% $466 / Sq Ft
08/03/2024 08/03/24 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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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 $14,663 $1,150,000 $700,000 $450,000
2024 $2,952 $151,738 $30,975 $120,763
2023 $3,099 $148,762 $30,367 $118,395
2022 $3,012 $145,846 $29,772 $116,074
2021 $2,991 $142,986 $29,188 $113,798
2020 $2,956 $141,521 $28,889 $112,632
2019 $2,656 $138,747 $28,323 $110,424
2018 $2,600 $136,026 $27,767 $108,259
2017 $2,541 $133,360 $27,223 $106,137
2016 $2,384 $130,745 $26,689 $104,056
2015 $2,332 $128,781 $26,288 $102,493
2014 $2,258 $126,260 $25,774 $100,486
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Deb Cheda

    Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest

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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Dana MacKenzie Ducharme

    Engel & Völkers Mill Valley

    (415) 307-2445

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Dana MacKenzie Ducharme
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324055027

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 141-120-36

California Marin County Novato 94945 Central Novato

1901 Benton Ln, Novato, CA

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