$1,053,000
SOLD NOV 19, 2025

40 Taurus Dr Novato, CA 94947

West Novato Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,362 Sq Ft
7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$773 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Landscaped
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to 40 Taurus Drive in Novato's sought-after Pleasant Valley neighborhood! This beautifully updated single-level home blends comfort, style, and convenience. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,362 sq ft, it's designed for easy living and effortless entertaining. Inside, enjoy new white-oak LVP flooring, fresh interior paint, and modern light fixtures throughout. The inviting living room with fireplace opens to an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a spacious island, and a beverage fridge, with a dining area creating a seamless flow for gatherings. The primary suite offers direct access to a private deck overlooking the serene yard. Outside, enjoy newer turf, a patio for dining al fresco, and a freshly landscaped front yard for great curb appeal. Additional features include a newer roof, newer furnace, AC, newer driveway and garagae door, and exterior paint. Close to Little Mountain hiking trails and top-rated Pleasant Valley schools, this home checks every box!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Bowes

Compass License #01720234 Listed on: 10/23/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Shari Wilkins

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01194450

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 1,362 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 125-243-11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Sutro to Center to Taurus
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1362.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Internet Available
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 125-243-11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7501.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1966

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2025
Closed on
Nov 12, 2025
Sold by
Andrea A Matsui Living Trust and Matsui Andrea A
Bought by
Phillips Roderick and Witter Leslie
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Bowes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shari Wilkins
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$979,000
Sold Price
$1,053,000
Premium/Discount to List
$74,000
7.56%
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-47.60%
Original Mortgage
$631,800
Outstanding Balance
$631,800
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$361,707

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Matsui Andrea A
Bought by
Matsui Andrea A and Andrea A Matsui Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2015
Sold by
Matsui Glenn K and Matsui Betty K
Bought by
Matsui Andrea A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2014
Sold by
Ostler Clyde William and Ostler Lindsay Elizabeth
Bought by
Matsui Glenn K and Matsui Betty K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2012
Sold by
Ostler Clyde William and Ostler Lindsay Elizabeth
Bought by
Ostler Clyde William and Ostler Lindsay Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2009
Sold by
Dennis Sean H
Bought by
Ostler Clyde William and Ostler Lindsay Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,053,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $660,000 Old Republic Title Co
Grant Deed $660,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $425,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $631,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $528,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $352,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Sold $1,053,000 +7.6% $773 / Sq Ft
11/01/2025 11/01/25 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2025 10/23/25 For Sale $979,000 -- $719 / 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 $10,332 $793,193 $475,916 $317,277
2024 $10,169 $777,645 $466,587 $311,058
2023 $9,949 $762,398 $457,439 $304,959
2022 $9,682 $747,450 $448,470 $298,980
2021 $9,591 $732,797 $439,678 $293,119
2020 $9,499 $725,286 $435,172 $290,114
2019 $9,302 $711,070 $426,642 $284,428
2018 $9,155 $697,130 $418,278 $278,852
2017 $8,975 $683,462 $410,077 $273,385
2016 $8,326 $670,065 $402,039 $268,026
2015 $8,411 $673,186 $403,912 $269,274
2014 $5,949 $446,453 $267,872 $178,581
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Bowes

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Bowes

    Compass

    (415) 717-1632

    31 in this area

    177 Total Sales

    Jennifer Bowes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Shari Wilkins

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325093484

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 125-243-11

California Marin County Novato 94947 West Novato

40 Taurus Dr, Novato, CA

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