Seller's Agent in 2023
Anthony Balsa
Engel & Völkers
(415) 802-8449
1 in this area
4 Total Sales
20 Palomino Cir Novato, CA 94947
West Novato NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,035,000 - $2,854,000
4
Beds
5
Baths
5,145
Sq Ft
$462/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.65 Acre Lot
- Clubhouse
- Community Pool
- San Marin High School Rated A-
- Retreat
- Tennis Courts
About This Home
As of December 2023A one-of-a-kind, Wild Horse Valley Estate! Set on one of west Novato's most desired streets, in the Pleasant Valley school district & surrounded by views to die for, this custom-built masterpiece offers a special opportunity. A Novak built Tudor, it spans over 5100 sq ft of space, with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths & has a main floor affording incomparable living space, w/hardwood floors throughout; including 2 living rooms, a formal dining room, a beautiful wood lined formal library, a full bath, chef's kitchen & more views. The kitchen & 2nd living room lead out to a patio/deck area w/more looks of the San Marin Valley. On this same main floor, an existing full bathroom adjacent to the library offers potential for a main level bedroom living. Head up the winding, grand stair case w/custom banister, to another 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate laundry room & large folding room. The primary suite is SPECTACULAR! This sun lit space is ringed almost entirely by widows offering amazing panoramas, built in cabinets and small fridge. More? A large finished space on the 3rd floor perfect for a family room & a wine room w/full bath, separate ground floor entrance, sits below the main level & could be the perfect au pair unit. You'll find a 3-car garage & more parking up the private driveway.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Engel & Völkers License #02107917 Listed on: 09/29/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,039
Year Built
- Built in 1984
Lot Details
- 0.65 Acre Lot
- Low Maintenance Yard
HOA Fees
- $174 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Attached Garage
Interior Spaces
- 5,145 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Retreat
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 5 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 146-291-03
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include ground maintenance, management, pool, recreation facility
- Wild Horse Valley HOA, Phone Number (415) 454-1090
Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Recreation Room
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Recreation Facilities
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2024
Sold by
Palomino Circle Llc
Bought by
Adam J Polkinghorne And Gretchen A Polkinghor and Polkinghorne
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$993,617
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,383,696
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 29, 2023
Closed on
Dec 20, 2023
Sold by
Holtz Kara S
Bought by
Palomino Circle Llc
Seller's Agent
Anthony Balsa
Engel & Völkers Mill Valley
Buyer's Agent
Henry Hautau
Compass
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$1,925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$470,000
-19.62%
Views
136
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.91%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2023
Sold by
Holtz Kara
Bought by
Holtz Kara S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,250
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 28, 2013
Sold by
Holtz Dennis
Bought by
Holtz Kara
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$928,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 19, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Damani Aliraza F and Damani Ammanullah J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 22, 2009
Sold by
Lamont James and Lamont Carol
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2006
Sold by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Bought by
Lamont James and Lamont Carol
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 13, 2006
Sold by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Bought by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 17, 2005
Sold by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Bought by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 2003
Sold by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Bought by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 15, 1998
Sold by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Bought by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 19, 1998
Sold by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Bought by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 1, 1997
Sold by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
Bought by
Franklin Robert B and Franklin Anne W
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam J Polkinghorne And Gretchen A Polkinghor | -- | Old Republic Title | |
| Adam J Polkinghorne And Gretchen A Polkinghor | -- | Old Republic Title | |
| Palomino Circle Llc | $1,925,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Holtz Kara S | -- | Pacific Coast Title | |
| Holtz Kara | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Holtz Kara | $1,160,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Damani Aliraza F | $1,100,000 | Commerce Title Company | |
| Deutsche Bank National Trust Company | $1,025,473 | None Available | |
| Lamont James | $1,500,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | Accommodation | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | -- | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Franklin Robert B | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Adam J Polkinghorne And Gretchen A Polkinghor | $1,000,000 | |
| Closed | Adam J Polkinghorne And Gretchen A Polkinghor | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Holtz Kara | $156,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Holtz Kara S | $795,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Holtz Kara | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Holtz Kara S | $186,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Holtz Kara | $928,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Damani Aliraza F | $400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lamont James | $268,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lamont James | $225,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lamont James | $1,125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $1,120,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $222,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $223,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $35,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franklin Robert B | $196,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2023 12/27/23 | Sold | $1,925,000 | 0.0% | $374 / Sq Ft |
| 11/30/2023 11/30/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/29/2023 11/29/23 | Off Market | $1,925,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/29/2023 09/29/23 | For Sale | $2,395,000 | -- | $466 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $24,039 | $1,963,500 | $790,500 | $1,173,000 |
| 2024 | $24,039 | $1,925,000 | $775,000 | $1,150,000 |
| 2023 | $18,222 | $1,372,940 | $485,263 | $887,677 |
| 2022 | $17,202 | $1,346,028 | $475,751 | $870,277 |
| 2021 | $17,022 | $1,319,639 | $466,424 | $853,215 |
| 2020 | $16,853 | $1,306,113 | $461,643 | $844,470 |
| 2019 | $16,061 | $1,280,511 | $452,594 | $827,917 |
| 2018 | $15,809 | $1,255,409 | $443,722 | $811,687 |
| 2017 | $15,502 | $1,230,794 | $435,022 | $795,772 |
| 2016 | $14,355 | $1,206,666 | $426,494 | $780,172 |
| 2015 | $14,120 | $1,188,547 | $420,090 | $768,457 |
| 2014 | $14,307 | $1,165,266 | $411,861 | $753,405 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Henry Hautau
Compass
(415) 345-7640
28 in this area
100 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)
MLS Number: 323914357
APN: 146-291-03
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