NOT LISTED FOR SALE

656 Cherry St Novato, CA 94945

Northeast Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $927,000 - $1,223,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,629 Sq Ft
$630/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2020

Last sale price $825,000 $506 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,296/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • View of Hills
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2020

Don't miss this updated, move-in-ready, resource-efficient home with an exceptional indoor-outdoor floor plan. Features an open concept kitchen, dining and living room that seamlessly connects to the outdoor deck and terraced backyard. Three light-filled bedrooms and bathroom complete the main level. Downstairs is a spacious and serene master suite (bonus living room or in-law or rental unit) with kitchenette and direct access to backyard patio. A laundry room and home gym/office/bonus rm complete the lower level. Upgrades to major systems including solar panels, electrical, soundproofing between levels, newer insulation, AC, fresh paint, French drain, refinished simulated hw floors upstairs and newer carpet downstairs. Great local schools and within walking distance to Trader Joe's, Olive elementary school and close to Whole Foods and Novato's historic downtown. Easy access to Hwy 101. Visit 656CherrySt.com.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Upton

Compass License #02077214 Listed on: 06/09/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Schilperoort

Sotheby's International Realty License #DRE #01937165

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 7,560 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,629 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Hills
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Compactor

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Shed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 143-081-23

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Olive L@Chase, R@Cherry
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1736
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Compactor, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven, BLTI, REFA
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Price Per Square Foot: 506.45
  • Square Footage: 1629
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over, RMDL
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counter, RMDL
  • Room Type: Attic, Bonus Room, Converted Garage, Office, Possible Guest, Game Room, Storage
  • Lower Level: BATH, Family Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Partial Insulation, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Roof: Metal
  • ExteriorFeatures: Wet Bar
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK, PATI
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Converted Garage, GARG, UNCV
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, Internet Available, PGEE
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Solar Heating
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Barbeque, Gym

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 143-081-23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7560

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1962

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2020
Closed on
Jun 24, 2020
Sold by
Guthrie Catherine A
Bought by
Bhutia Tseten Yankey and Goelet Shane
Seller's Agent
Julie Upton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joel Schilperoort
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,026,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$201,528
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2005
Sold by
Johnson Dan B
Bought by
Guthrie Catherine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$542,400
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1998
Sold by
Hsu Magdalena L
Bought by
Hsu Sheng Tien and Hsu Magdalena L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,600
Interest Rate
6.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1998
Sold by
Hsu Magdalena L and Tien Sheng
Bought by
Johnson Dan B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,600
Interest Rate
6.82%
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
Bhutia Tseten Yankey $825,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Guthrie Catherine A $678,000 California Land Title Marin
Johnson Dan B -- California Land Title Marin
Hsu Sheng Tien -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Johnson Dan B $242,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Guthrie Catherine A $542,400
Previous Owner Johnson Dan B $193,600
Closed Johnson Dan B $36,300
Closed Guthrie Catherine A $135,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Sold $825,000 0.0% $506 / Sq Ft
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2020 06/09/20 For Sale $825,000 -- $506 / 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 $11,595 $892,996 $487,089 $405,907
2024 $11,416 $875,490 $477,540 $397,950
2023 $11,177 $858,330 $468,180 $390,150
2022 $10,919 $841,500 $459,000 $382,500
2021 $10,911 $825,000 $450,000 $375,000
2020 $11,294 $872,489 $509,784 $362,705
2019 $10,982 $855,389 $499,792 $355,597
2018 $10,572 $816,825 $475,686 $341,139
2017 $9,950 $763,389 $444,567 $318,822
2016 $9,001 $727,038 $423,398 $303,640
2015 $8,386 $673,185 $392,036 $281,149
2014 $7,591 $601,059 $350,033 $251,026
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Julie Upton

    Compass

    (917) 863-9152

    47 Total Sales

    Julie Upton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joel Schilperoort

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 694-9064

    20 Total Sales

    Joel Schilperoort
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22010675

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 143-081-23

California Marin County Novato 94945 Northeast Novato

656 Cherry St, Novato, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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