NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Gertrude Ln Novato, CA 94947

West Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $804,000 - $944,022

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,173 Sq Ft
$759/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 02, 2024

Last sale price $803,000 $685 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,712/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Central Heating

About This Home

As of April 2024

This is an amazing opportunity to own in Novato's Pleasant Valley neighborhood. Contractors and DIYers take note! This home needs some love, but it has the potential to become a real showpiece. Three bedrooms and two baths, 1173 sq.ft. on 8,581 sq.ft. lot! Good size yard with storage shed. There is plenty of room for expansion if needed. Two-car garage. The interior and exterior have been recently painted. Original 1954 kitchen and bath. One shower was updated some time ago. Pleasant Valley Elementary, Sinaloa Middle, and San Marin High Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Wigington

Compass License #01907619 Listed on: 03/01/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Stefan Schermerhorn

Holmes Burrell Real Estate License #01880641

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,779

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,560 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 1,173 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-191-38

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,779

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Tract
  • Directions To Property: Center >Sutro >Gertrude
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1965
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free Standing Electric Oven, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Price Per Square Foot: 684.57
  • Square Footage: 1173.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Court
  • Property Condition: Fixer

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: See Remarks
  • Sewer: See Remarks
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 132-191-38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8560.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1954

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Defrain Debra Jean and Defrain James Scott
Bought by
Defrain Family Revocable Trust and Defrain
Current Estimated Value
$890,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2024
Closed on
Mar 25, 2024
Sold by
Richard Heinz Trust and Heinz Victoria
Bought by
Defrain Debra J and Defrain James S
Seller's Agent
Katie Wigington
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Stefan Schermerhorn
Holmes Burrell Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$803,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
0.5%
Views
3391

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Defrain Family Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Defrain Debra J $803,000 Old Republic Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Defrain Debra J $428,000
Previous Owner Heinz Richard $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Sold $803,000 +0.5% $685 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2024 03/01/24 For Sale $799,000 -- $681 / 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 $10,779 $819,060 $510,000 $309,060
2024 $10,779 $850,000 $525,000 $325,000
2023 $3,737 $235,971 $89,609 $146,362
2022 $3,626 $231,346 $87,853 $143,493
2021 $3,615 $226,801 $86,127 $140,674
2020 $3,566 $224,477 $85,245 $139,232
2019 $3,398 $220,075 $83,573 $136,502
2018 $3,345 $215,761 $81,935 $133,826
2017 $3,283 $211,530 $80,328 $131,202
2016 $3,069 $207,384 $78,754 $128,630
2015 $3,018 $204,268 $77,571 $126,697
2014 $2,944 $200,267 $76,051 $124,216
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Wigington

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Katie Wigington

    Compass

    (415) 827-3626

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Katie Wigington
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  • Stefan Schermerhorn

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Stefan Schermerhorn

    Holmes Burrell Real Estate

    (415) 272-1813

    1 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Stefan Schermerhorn
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324011044

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 132-191-38

California Marin County Novato 94947 West Novato

20 Gertrude Ln, Novato, CA

This home is located at 20 Gertrude Ln, Novato, CA 94947 since 01 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $890,256, approximately $758 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 20 Gertrude Ln is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Sinaloa Middle School, and San Marin High School.

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