$775,000
SOLD NOV 15, 2019

55 Grove Ln Novato, CA 94947

Central Novato Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,314 Sq Ft
8,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$590 Per Sq Ft

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of November 2024

Sunny, single level home with private fenced front and back yards! Huge concrete patio for outdoor entertaining. Great Room layout with granite faced, wood burning fireplace, high ceilings and hardwood flooring. oversized kitchen has granite counters, plenty of storage, stainless steel gas stove, microwave/hood and dishwasher. Guest bedrooms flank the full bath with tub over shower. Master Suite has large shower stall with 2 shower heads. Upgraded systems: 3 Bryant AC/Heat Units, Munchkin radiant floor heat, Takagi on demand gas water heater. Double pane windows & plantation shutters. Quiet street, no through traffic, 2 Car Garage, drip irrigation system. Near Lu Sutton Elementary School & Park. Convenient to downtown Grant Street, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Saint Amant

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #00919610 Listed on: 10/09/2019

Golden Gate Sotheby's

Last Buyer's Agent

Dean Rafello

Dean Rafello Real Estate License #01179247

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,796

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,314 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140-101-26

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,796

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: 101 to DeLong Exit Downtown - becomes Diablo Blvd - Rt on Center Road - past Tamalpais Avenue, the next right is Grove Lane.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1928
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave, GSRG
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Great Room, Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Laminate, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Price Per Square Foot: 589.80
  • Square Footage: 1314
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Slab Counter
  • Main Level: Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Cul-De-Sac, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: PATI
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, MultiUnits, HTPA
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Natural Gas Connected, PGEE
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, MultiUnits, Natural Gas, Radiant, Wood Stove, HTPA
  • Laundry Features: Gas Hook-Up, Hookups Only, In Garage

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 140-101-26
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8400

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1954

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2024
Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Loren A Kertz Separate Property Trust and Kertz Loren A
Bought by
Auclair-Briand Dale Family Trust and Auclair-Briand
Seller's Agent
Dean Rafello
Dean Rafello Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David O'Brien
Compass
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-6.91%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$943,021

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,021
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.98%
Original Mortgage
$810,000
Outstanding Balance
$803,533
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,488

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2023
Sold by
Kertz Loren
Bought by
Loren A Kertz Separate Property Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2019
Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Kertz Rachel
Bought by
Kertz Loren
Seller's Agent
Linda Saint Amant
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Dean Rafello
Dean Rafello Real Estate
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$775,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2006
Sold by
Couacaud Alison Marie and Couacaud Brett Wardell
Bought by
Raffaini Cherie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1998
Sold by
Fleming Edwin J and Fleming Dorothy M
Bought by
Couacaud Brett Wardell and Couacaud Alison Marie
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $930,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $930,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $775,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $275,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $810,000 New Conventional
Closed $810,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $397,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $381,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $636,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $79,450 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $359,650 Unknown
Previous Owner $333,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $138,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $71,250 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $356,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $320,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Sold $930,000 -4.0% $708 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Price Changed $969,000 -3.0% $737 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 For Sale $999,000 +28.9% $760 / Sq Ft
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Sold $775,000 0.0% $590 / Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2019 10/09/19 For Sale $775,000 -- $590 / 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 $10,796 $930,000 $550,000 $380,000
2024 $10,796 $827,730 $493,207 $334,523
2023 $10,568 $811,503 $483,538 $327,965
2022 $10,326 $795,591 $474,057 $321,534
2021 $10,320 $779,997 $464,765 $315,232
2020 $10,156 $772,000 $460,000 $312,000
2019 $9,732 $750,000 $550,000 $200,000
2018 $9,378 $716,900 $543,560 $173,340
2017 $8,830 $670,000 $508,000 $162,000
2016 $7,470 $610,978 $463,058 $147,920
2015 $7,179 $565,721 $428,758 $136,963
2014 $6,503 $505,109 $382,820 $122,289
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Dean Rafello

    Dean Rafello Real Estate

    (707) 794-7278

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Dean Rafello
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  • David O'Brien

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    David O'Brien

    Compass

    (415) 805-2900

    17 in this area

    126 Total Sales

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Deirdre O'Brien

    Compass

    (415) 948-3197

    18 in this area

    129 Total Sales

    Deirdre O'Brien
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  • Linda Saint Amant

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Linda Saint Amant

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

    (415) 990-2154

    19 Total Sales

    Linda Saint Amant
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21925737

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 140-101-26

California Marin County Novato 94947 Central Novato

55 Grove Ln, Novato, CA

This home is located at 55 Grove Ln, Novato, CA 94947 and is currently priced at $775,000, approximately $589 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 55 Grove Ln is a home located in Marin County with nearby schools including Lu Sutton Elementary School, Sinaloa Middle School, and San Marin High School.

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