NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Tara Ln Novato, CA 94945

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,601,000 - $1,749,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,436 Sq Ft
$494/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,250,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,703/month

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2020

Quality finishes throughout this custom home in Tara Heights, a quiet enclave halfway between downtown Novato and San Marin. Views, privacy and a flat back yard! 4BD + bonus room suited for playroom, office or workouts (it has a ballet barre!) Master suite on the main level. Architecturally exciting home features octagonal living room plus cathedral and tray ceilings. High-end Marvin dual pane windows and doors. Hardwood floors in all bedrooms plus most living areas. Kitchen and bathrooms remodeled in 2010 by Lamperti Design. Kitchen features custom cabinets, marble backsplash, Miele dishwasher and Dacor gas cooktop. Master bathroom has jetted tub and marble counters and floor with radiant heat. Lovely yard has a large lawn and views of the hills from newer deck. Other upgraded or newer features include: paint inside/out, fences, roof, dual zone central AC and furnace. EV charger! Close to Pioneer Park and 7 minutes to Highway 101.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin McGinnis

Compass License #01793143 Listed on: 03/10/2020

Compass

Co-Listed By

Erin McGinnis

Compass License #01796588

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Nichols

Inactive Office License #01386839

Inactive Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,528

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 10,158 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,436 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-321-04

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,528

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: San Marin exit, west on San Marin Dr, L Simmons, L Benton, L Tara
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2332
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, CKTP, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Flooring: Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 363.80
  • Square Footage: 3436
  • Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Marble, Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Tile, RMDL
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, RMDL, Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Storage
  • Lower Level: BATH, Bedroom(s)
  • Main Level: BATH, Dining Room, Family Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, CITY
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK, PATI
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, SECA, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, Internet Available, PGEE
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 141-321-04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10158

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1988

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2020
Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Wagner Christopher T and Wagner Karen T
Bought by
Calvo Perez Vanessa and Calvo Perez Jose
Seller's Agent
Kevin McGinnis
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Nichols
Inactive Office
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,696,029

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$446,029
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$890,008
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$801,578

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2004
Sold by
Brown Richard S and Brown Honorene L
Bought by
Wagner Christopher T and Wagner Karen T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2002
Sold by
Flake Joe M and Whelan Flake Loraine
Bought by
Flake Joe M and Whelan Flake Laraine

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
5.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1998
Sold by
Rizzo Roger D
Bought by
Brown Richard S and Brown Honorene L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$423,600
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1996
Sold by
Philip Borowsky and Judith Borowsky
Bought by
Rizzo Roger D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
7.53%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Calvo Perez Vanessa $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Wagner Christopher T $875,000 First Amer Title Co Of Marin
Flake Joe M -- Fidelity National Title Co
Brown Richard S $529,500 Pacific Coast Title Company
Rizzo Roger D $490,000 Old Republic Title Company
Rizzo Roger D -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Calvo Perez Vanessa $1,000,000
Previous Owner Wagner Christopher T $700,000
Previous Owner Wagner Christopher T $250,000
Previous Owner Wagner Christopher T $700,000
Previous Owner Brown Richard S $450,000
Previous Owner Flake Joe M $300,000
Previous Owner Brown Richard S $423,600
Previous Owner Rizzo Roger D $392,000
Closed Brown Richard S $52,950
Closed Flake Joe M $249,000
Closed Wagner Christopher T $87,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Sold $1,250,000 0.0% $364 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2020 03/10/20 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $364 / 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 $17,528 $1,367,037 $806,005 $561,032
2024 $17,528 $1,340,237 $790,204 $550,033
2023 $16,639 $1,313,962 $774,712 $539,250
2022 $16,772 $1,288,199 $759,522 $528,677
2021 $16,753 $1,262,949 $744,635 $518,314
2020 $15,537 $1,212,588 $578,500 $634,088
2019 $14,990 $1,188,811 $567,156 $621,655
2018 $14,776 $1,165,503 $556,036 $609,467
2017 $14,513 $1,142,649 $545,133 $597,516
2016 $13,454 $1,120,247 $534,445 $585,802
2015 $13,427 $1,080,290 $508,793 $571,497
2014 $12,163 $964,546 $454,280 $510,266
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kevin McGinnis

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kevin McGinnis

    Compass

    (415) 725-1911

    12 in this area

    116 Total Sales

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  • Erin McGinnis

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Erin McGinnis

    Compass

    (415) 725-1940

    12 in this area

    113 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Pamela Nichols

    Inactive Office

    (415) 596-0778

    3 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22005541

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 141-321-04

California Marin County Novato 94945 Central Novato

5 Tara Ln, Novato, CA

This home is located at 5 Tara Ln, Novato, CA 94945 since 10 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,696,029, approximately $493 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 5 Tara Ln is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including San Ramon Elementary School, Sinaloa Middle School, and San Marin High School.

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