NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Atherton Ave Novato, CA 94945

Green Point Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,491,000 - $1,641,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,487 Sq Ft
$628/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2019

Last sale price $1,190,000 $478 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,410/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2019

Located on a flat sunny acre, this traditional single level home features vaulted open beam ceilings, formal living room, dining area, family room, 2 fireplaces, spacious bedrooms, large office, huge patio. New interior paint & most windows new. Lush lawn area by the home, and about 1/2 acre of bare land with lots of fun options. Convenient location minutes from both 101 and 37. Great opportunity to own a home in this idyllic Novato neighborhood

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Watts

Inactive Office License #01390575 Listed on: 06/20/2019

Inactive Office

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Bowes

Compass License #01720234

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,487 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 143-481-05

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Atherton Ave just west of Olive Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0000
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 478.49
  • Square Footage: 2487.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Room Type: Office
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Private, CNTY
  • Property Condition: COMP

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, GARG
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Public, Cable Available, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 143-481-05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1984

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2019
Closed on
Jul 23, 2019
Sold by
Benson Eugene A and Benson Anne E
Bought by
Downey Thomas and Downey Mary
Seller's Agent
Laura Watts
Inactive Office
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Bowes
Compass
List Price
$1,190,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,568,468

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$378,468
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$656,796
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$904,413
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
Downey Thomas $1,190,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Downey Thomas $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $1,190,000 0.0% $478 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2019 06/20/19 For Sale $1,190,000 -- $478 / 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 $16,058 $1,344,715 $765,541 $579,174
2024 $15,835 $1,318,354 $750,533 $567,821
2023 $15,523 $1,292,508 $735,819 $556,689
2022 $15,106 $1,267,166 $721,392 $545,774
2021 $14,952 $1,242,328 $707,252 $535,076
2020 $14,349 $1,190,000 $700,000 $490,000
2019 $5,587 $436,647 $158,383 $278,264
2018 $5,504 $428,086 $155,278 $272,808
2017 $5,402 $419,694 $152,234 $267,460
2016 $5,010 $411,465 $149,249 $262,216
2015 $4,934 $405,285 $147,007 $258,278
2014 $4,837 $397,347 $144,128 $253,219
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Laura Watts

    Inactive Office

    (415) 596-6134

    10 Total Sales

    Laura Watts
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jennifer Bowes

    Compass

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21915808

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 143-481-05

California Marin County Novato 94945 Green Point

540 Atherton Ave, Novato, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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