NOT LISTED FOR SALE

497 Willow Ct Novato, CA 94945

Northeast Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,188,000 - $1,533,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,414 Sq Ft
$540/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2023

Last sale price $1,179,000 $488 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,152/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2023

Situated on approx. a quarter acre lot and on a quaint cul-de-sac, this fabulously remodeled two-story home is move-in ready. Located in the sought after Valley Oak Estates neighborhood of Novato, this home is convenient to award winning schools, shopping and restaurants in the popular downtown area, public transportation, and popular outdoor recreational areas. Open and inviting floorplan. Delightful chef's kitchen with breakfast area, quartz countertops, custom backsplash and name-brand stainless appliances, including a 5-burner gas stove. Spacious living room with fireplace. Formal dining room. Ground level family room/bonus room with fireplace and half bath. Additional improvements include remodeled bathrooms, large picturesque double paned windows/sliders. modern light fixtures, plank flooring, crown molding, newer furnace, and air conditioning. Surrounded by vibrant lush landscape and backing to open space, this peaceful backyard features multiple areas ideal for entertaining, gardening, playtime, and even the potential for adding an ADU (*buyer to verify). Interior laundry room with convenient laundry chute. Two car garage with lots of storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina McNair

Compass License #01183576 Listed on: 05/04/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Karla Farrell

Compass License #01372896

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member 999999

Non-member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,528 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,414 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Valley Oak Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 153-262-18

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Olive to McClelland to Willow Court
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2417
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 488.40
  • Square Footage: 2414.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter, Stone Counter
  • Lower Level: Family Room, Garage, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Cul-De-Sac, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Cement, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Chute, Dryer Included, Ground Floor, Inside Room, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 153-262-18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10528.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1974

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2023
Closed on
May 23, 2023
Sold by
Forst Family Trust
Bought by
Garcia Pablo Hernandez
Seller's Agent
Christina McNair
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member 999999
Non-member Office
List Price
$1,179,000
Sold Price
$1,179,000
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$1,304,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,331
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,002,150
Outstanding Balance
$974,284
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$330,047

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2022
Sold by
Anne Forst
Bought by
Forst Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2012
Sold by
Forst Harold J and Forst Anne
Bought by
Forst Harold J and Forst Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Forst Harold J and Forst Anne
Bought by
Forst Harold J and Forst Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2001
Sold by
Forst Harold J and Forst Anne
Bought by
Forst Harold J and Forst Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2000
Sold by
Young Brian D and Young Susan M
Bought by
Forst Harold J and Forst Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
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
Garcia Pablo Hernandez $1,179,000 Old Republic Title
Forst Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Forst Anne -- None Listed On Document
Forst Harold J -- None Available
Forst Harold J -- First American Title Ins Co
Forst Harold J -- --
Forst Harold J $522,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garcia Pablo Hernandez $1,002,150
Previous Owner Forst Anne $260,000
Previous Owner Forst Harold J $310,000
Previous Owner Forst Harold J $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Sold $1,179,000 0.0% $488 / Sq Ft
05/04/2023 05/04/23 For Sale $1,179,000 -- $488 / 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 $16,054 $1,223,510 $702,270 $521,240
2024 $15,795 $1,199,520 $688,500 $511,020
2023 $10,201 $755,975 $443,882 $312,093
2022 $9,962 $741,155 $435,180 $305,975
2021 $9,948 $726,624 $426,648 $299,976
2020 $9,792 $719,174 $422,274 $296,900
2019 $9,420 $705,075 $413,995 $291,080
2018 $9,282 $691,252 $405,879 $285,373
2017 $9,116 $677,701 $397,922 $279,779
2016 $8,453 $662,883 $373,753 $289,130
2015 $7,888 $613,781 $346,068 $267,713
2014 $7,157 $548,020 $308,990 $239,030
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Christina McNair

    Compass

    (415) 798-8111

    5 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Christina McNair
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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Karla Farrell

    Compass

    (415) 805-2900

    5 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Karla Farrell
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Non-Member 999999

    Non-member Office

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323027836

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 153-262-18

California Marin County Novato 94945 Northeast Novato

497 Willow Ct, Novato, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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