NOT LISTED FOR SALE

445 Ridge Rd Novato, CA 94947

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,173,000 - $1,782,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,851 Sq Ft
$519/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2024

Last sale price $1,100,000 $386 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,879/month

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2024

Ideally positioned for expansive vistas and surrounded by nature, welcome to 445 Ridge Road. This one of a kind 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with magnificent views is nestled on a hilltop in Novato Heights, where it's all about natural surroundings and an easy lifestyle. The main level features a formal living room with fireplace and viewing deck, dining room, remodeled kitchen, spacious master bedroom with ensuite bath, two additional good sized bedrooms, and a laundry room. The lower level includes a family room, music room/ office/ flex space with fireplace, a bedroom and full bathroom. Air conditioning, and a two car garage with its own AC & heating mini-split system. Great indoor-outdoor flow to wonderful spaces for entertaining or just enjoying the natural surroundings. A unique blend of convenience and natural beauty. Five minutes to shopping, schools and Highway 101. Easy access to the Wine Country or San Francisco.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Krawchuk

Sonoma Fine Homes License #01492751 Listed on: 05/06/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Garcia

Redfin Corp. License #02146833

Redfin Corp.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,851 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 146-211-15

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Diablo Ave, R on Hill Rd, L on Canyon Rd, L on Ridge Rd to 445 on the right, Parking & turning space at the top of the driveway
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6278
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 2851.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Skylight(s), Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Family Room, Office
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet, Ground Floor, Sitting Area

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance, Manual Sprinkler Front, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Panoramic, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, MultiZone
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, MultiZone
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Hook-Up, Inside Room, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Novato Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 146-211-15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27347.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1962

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Novato Unified
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2024
Closed on
Sep 16, 2024
Sold by
Sabhlok Sachin Raj and Subramanian Arthi Meera
Bought by
Ahava Eli and Appell Shira
Seller's Agent
Paul Krawchuk
Sonoma Fine Homes
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Garcia
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-18.52%
Views
152
Current Estimated Value
$1,478,746

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$378,746
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2019
Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Cantieri Christopher Robert and Cantieri Aida Cristina
Bought by
Sabhlock Sachin Raj and Subramanian Arthi Meera
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Bowes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Paul Krawchuk
Sonoma Fine Homes
List Price
$1,214,000
Sold Price
$1,214,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.86%
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2010
Sold by
Neil Shirlee R and Neil Kelly
Bought by
Cantieri Christopher Robert and Cantieri Aida Cristina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$679,150
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
Chemov Laura
Bought by
Neil Shirlee R and Neil Kelly

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
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2005
Sold by
Chernov Vlad
Bought by
Chernov Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2005
Sold by
Kelley Gerd Ingeborg
Bought by
Chernov Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2000
Sold by
Kelley Gerd I and Ingeborg Gerd
Bought by
Kelley Gerd Ingeborg
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ahava Eli $1,100,000 First American Title
Sabhlock Sachin Raj $1,214,000 First American Title Company
Cantieri Christopher Robert $799,000 Old Republic Title Company
Neil Shirlee R $715,000 Cal Land Title
Chernov Laura -- California Land Title Marin
Chernov Laura $785,000 California Land Title Marin
Kelley Gerd Ingeborg -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Ahava Eli $1,120,000
Previous Owner Sabhlock Sachin Raj $615,000
Previous Owner Cantieri Christopher Robert $679,150
Previous Owner Neil Shirlee R $417,000
Previous Owner Chernov Laura $628,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Sold $1,100,000 -7.9% $386 / Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Price Changed $1,195,000 -4.0% $419 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Price Changed $1,245,000 -3.9% $437 / Sq Ft
06/11/2024 06/11/24 Price Changed $1,295,000 -4.1% $454 / Sq Ft
05/06/2024 05/06/24 For Sale $1,350,000 +11.2% $474 / Sq Ft
06/25/2019 06/25/19 Sold $1,214,000 0.0% $383 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/23/2019 05/23/19 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2019 03/28/19 For Sale $1,214,000 -- $383 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $14,212 $1,100,000 $600,000 $500,000
2024 $16,798 $1,327,666 $765,541 $562,125
2023 $16,996 $1,301,638 $750,533 $551,105
2022 $16,081 $1,276,120 $735,819 $540,301
2021 $19,348 $1,251,099 $721,392 $529,707
2020 $18,533 $1,238,280 $714,000 $524,280
2019 $14,605 $924,522 $462,840 $461,682
2018 $14,572 $906,401 $453,768 $452,633
2017 $14,122 $888,631 $444,872 $443,759
2016 $13,426 $871,213 $436,152 $435,061
2015 $13,239 $858,133 $429,604 $428,529
2014 $13,075 $841,331 $421,192 $420,139
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Krawchuk

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Paul Krawchuk

    Sonoma Fine Homes

    (707) 829-5000

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Paul Krawchuk
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  • Jennifer Bowes

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jennifer Bowes

    Compass

    (415) 717-1632

    16 in this area

    174 Total Sales

    Jennifer Bowes
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324033751

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 146-211-15

California Marin County Novato 94947 Central Novato

445 Ridge Rd, Novato, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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