NOT LISTED FOR SALE

455 Ridge Rd Novato, CA 94947

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $783,000 - $1,308,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
$665/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 14, 2025

Last sale price $827,500 $510 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,937 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2025

Great Novato opportunity! This storied property is nestled on approximately 1.63 acres and is ready for new owner's possible renovations and upgrades. This spacious two bedroom home has past updates to the kitchen and bath, solarium area w/spiral staircase up to a huge walk-in attic. Separate studio that is plumbed for a full bath ideal for a workshop, art studio or office. This property has many possibilities including potential ADU, buyer to verify with City of Novato. Convenient location within minutes of downtown Novato.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hammer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00975220 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Lou Castellanos

Sotheby's International Realty License #00905399

Sotheby's International Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • Converted Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 146-200-33

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

1.63 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Hill Rd to Canyon to left on Ridge Rd.
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6300
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Other
  • Living Room Features: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Square Footage: 1624.00
  • Bathroom Features: Granite, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Stone, Tile, Tub, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Granite Counter, Skylight(s)
  • Room Type: Attic, Converted Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Possible Guest
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front, See Remarks
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Other
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Other, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Area, Washer Included

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Novato Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 146-200-33
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 71003.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1953

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Eleanor C Criswell Living Trust and Stone Richard A
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Hammer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Lou Castellanos
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$920,000
Sold Price
$827,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$92,500
-10.05%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$1,232,224

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$404,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2010
Sold by
Criswell Eleanor Camp
Bought by
Criswell Eleanor C and The Eleanor C Criswell Living Trust
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Central Novato, CA

  • Edward Buckner Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty

    Edward Buckner

    Keller Williams Realty

    (707) 360-6898

    78 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $329,000 Price

    Edward Buckner
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  • John Woodruff Real Estate Agent - Aethos Real Estate

    John Woodruff

    Aethos Real Estate

    (628) 200-7963

    52 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $1,418,000 Price

    John Woodruff
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  • Douglas Hecker Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Douglas Hecker

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (707) 634-2774

    145 Total Sales

    2 in Central Novato

    $425K - $1.1M Price Range

    Douglas Hecker
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  • Shirin Zehtabfard Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Shirin Zehtabfard

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 870-9647

    39 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $785,000 Price

    Shirin Zehtabfard
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  • Kim Fahy Real Estate Agent - Martinelli Real Estate Inc

    Kim Fahy

    Martinelli Real Estate Inc

    (707) 608-6551

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $1,330,000 Price

    Kim Fahy
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  • Garrett Burdick Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Garrett Burdick

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 540-3474

    29 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $3,500,000 Price

    Garrett Burdick
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$827,500 Old Republic Title
Criswell Eleanor C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $827,500 -10.1% $510 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $920,000 -- $567 / 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
2026 $13,650 $843,540 $537,540 $306,000
2025 $13,650 $1,100,000 $700,000 $400,000
2024 $3,085 $142,978 $67,280 $75,698
2023 $2,988 $140,175 $65,961 $74,214
2022 $2,915 $137,426 $64,667 $72,759
2021 $5,658 $134,731 $63,399 $71,332
2020 $5,600 $133,351 $62,750 $70,601
2019 $5,353 $130,736 $61,519 $69,217
2018 $5,445 $128,173 $60,313 $67,860
2017 $5,151 $125,661 $59,131 $66,530
2016 $5,139 $123,198 $57,972 $65,226
2015 $5,079 $121,347 $57,101 $64,246
2014 $5,022 $118,971 $55,983 $62,988
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Hammer Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Hammer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 897-3000

    5 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    John Hammer
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  • Mary Lou Castellanos Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mary Lou Castellanos

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 901-1700

    1 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Mary Lou Castellanos
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325030676

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 146-200-33

California Marin County Novato 94947 Central Novato

455 Ridge Rd, Novato, CA

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