NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 Joan Ave Novato, CA 94947

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $829,000 - $874,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$767/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 20, 2025

Last sale price $850,000 $773 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,409 / mo

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Cottage
  • Novato High School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of May 2025

This lovely home at the end of a cul-de-sac offers approximately 1,100 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms (with one bath in detached unit). Features include a fireplace, hardwood floors throughout living, dining, halls and bedrooms, recessed lighting, some newer dual paned windows and new roof, gutters and downspouts in 2024. A light-filled kitchen includes a gas range, tiled counter tops with stainless steel appliances and opens to an expansive redwood deck convenient for entertaining. Landscaped garden with Oak and Plum trees and a nice flat lawn area offers plenty of room for outdoor activities. The primary bedroom features ample space and natural light overlooking the backyard. There are two additional spacious bedrooms. The permitted detached unit with bath provides a variety of options as a home office, gym or as a private getaway for guests. One car attached garage with loft storage and washer and dryer. Conveniently located near downtown Novato, parks, shopping and close to Rancho school. This ranch style home is ready for you to call your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darlene Hanley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00945576 Listed on: 03/18/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Coleman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #DRE #01336715

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,599 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Artificial Turf
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Ranch Property
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140-141-10

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,599 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached, Ranchette/Country
  • Directions To Property: 101 to Rowland Blvd, then left, Rt on So. Novato Blvd, Rt to Joan Avenue
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Reso Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Dual Pane Partial
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1100.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Grass Artificial, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 140-141-10
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6599.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1951

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Kitchen: No
  • Second Unit Occupied: Yes
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Darlene Hanley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Coleman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.45%
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$844,007

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,993
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.65%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$597,871
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$246,136

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2019
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
$425,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2015
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
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2015
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
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2008
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
$360,245
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2006
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
$135,900
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
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
$382,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2003
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
$304,000
Interest Rate
5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2000
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
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
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
$165,825
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1998
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
$165,825
Interest Rate
3.95%
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
$850,000 Wfg National Title
$715,000 Cal Land Tiitle Company
-- Cal Land Title Company
-- None Available
-- North American Title Co Inc
$558,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$365,000 Multiple
$332,500 Accommodation
$679,500 Fidelity National Title
-- Placer Title Company
-- Multiple
$362,000 First American Title Co
$221,500 First American Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $600,000
Previous Owner $425,000
Previous Owner $410,000
Previous Owner $360,245
Previous Owner $135,900
Previous Owner $543,600
Previous Owner $382,000
Previous Owner $304,000
Previous Owner $275,000
Previous Owner $165,825
Closed $68,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Sold $850,000 0.0% $773 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $850,000 -5.5% $773 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $817 / 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 $10,320 $790,889 $474,087 $316,802
2024 $10,159 $775,382 $464,792 $310,590
2023 $9,944 $760,181 $455,680 $304,501
2022 $9,716 $745,279 $446,747 $298,532
2021 $9,711 $730,667 $437,988 $292,679
2020 $9,558 $723,180 $433,500 $289,680
2019 $8,562 $642,856 $368,131 $274,725
2018 $8,929 $630,255 $360,915 $269,340
2017 $8,762 $617,900 $353,840 $264,060
2016 $7,700 $605,784 $346,902 $258,882
2015 $8,015 $596,688 $341,693 $254,995
2014 $5,226 $383,424 $283,629 $99,795
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Darlene Hanley

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Susan Coleman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 378-2350

    3 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Susan Coleman
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325021180

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 140-141-10

California Marin County Novato 94947 Central Novato

28 Joan Ave, Novato, CA

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