NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Olive Ave Novato, CA 94945

Northeast Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $922,000 - $1,185,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,410 Sq Ft
$715/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2019

Last sale price $739,000 $524 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,116/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

About This Home

As of May 2019

Single level with a private backyard awaiting new owner! Have a hankering for chickens? An outdoor play house? A workshop? Possibilities abound with a separate backyard structure and shed. This well loved, 3-bedroom, 2-bath house hasn't been on the market in decades. The floor plan has a spacious great room feel between the connected living and family room. New cooktop. Seller did Pest/Home/City inspections. Good access to both HWs 101 & 37.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Kapranos

Berkshire Hathaway License #01383378 Listed on: 04/12/2019

Berkshire Hathaway

Last Buyer's Agent

Blaine Morris

Compass License #01395592

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 9,557 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Frame Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,410 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Hills
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 153-244-20

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: N. on Redwood Blvd. E. on Olive Ave. (Trader Joe's intersection). Past Olive School. Past Rudnick Rd
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2194
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, CKTP, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Flooring: LVYN, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 524.11
  • Square Footage: 1410
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Room Type: Storage

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
  • Lot Features: Garden, Private
  • Fencing: Wood
  • OtherStructures: Other, Outbuilding, Storage, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, PGEE, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Sink, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 153-244-20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9557

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1966

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2019
Closed on
May 14, 2019
Sold by
Guerin Debra
Bought by
Sheehy Patrick and Widdess Anna
Seller's Agent
Margaret Kapranos
Berkshire Hathaway
Buyer's Agent
Blaine Morris
Compass
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$739,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,007,724

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$268,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$591,200
Outstanding Balance
$517,662
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$490,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2019
Sold by
Revoc Guerin Debra and Revoc 2010 Gertrud N Herkommer
Bought by
Guerin Debra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2010
Sold by
Herkommer Gertrud M
Bought by
Herkommer Gertrud
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
Sheehy Patrick $739,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Guerin Debra -- None Available
Herkommer Gertrud -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sheehy Patrick $591,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Sold $739,000 0.0% $524 / Sq Ft
05/08/2019 05/08/19 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2019 04/12/19 For Sale $739,000 -- $524 / 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 $10,595 $823,239 $557,750 $265,489
2024 $10,430 $807,098 $546,815 $260,283
2023 $10,242 $791,276 $536,095 $255,181
2022 $10,005 $775,763 $525,585 $250,178
2021 $9,997 $760,553 $515,280 $245,273
2020 $9,576 $752,760 $510,000 $242,760
2019 $8,935 $720,000 $430,000 $290,000
2018 $1,842 $89,395 $21,536 $67,859
2017 $1,798 $87,643 $21,114 $66,529
2016 $1,687 $85,924 $20,700 $65,224
2015 $1,648 $84,634 $20,389 $64,245
2014 $1,584 $82,975 $19,989 $62,986
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Margaret Kapranos

    Berkshire Hathaway

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  • Blaine Morris

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Blaine Morris

    Compass

    (415) 971-3232

    55 Total Sales

    Blaine Morris
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21908176

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 153-244-20

California Marin County Novato 94945 Northeast Novato

521 Olive Ave, Novato, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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