NOT LISTED FOR SALE

738 Olive Ave Novato, CA 94945

Central Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $731,263

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$703/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 5, 2025

Last sale price $710,000 $683 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,301 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Private Lot
  • Bonus Room
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Simulated Wood
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

This charming single-story home offers approximately 1,040 square feet of living space, featuring three bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms. The updated kitchen, along with fresh interior paint and new carpeting, gives the home a clean and inviting feel. Enjoy the spacious, level, fully fenced yardperfect for outdoor activities or entertaining. An attached one-car garagehas extra storage. Easy access to shopping and school with Trader Joe's and Starbucks only a block away. This move-in-ready home combines comfort and convenience for an easy-going lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jen Pennington

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00609688 Listed on: 08/12/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Dunbar

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01251221

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,599 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Views of Hills

Flooring

  • Simulated Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 143-022-18

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,599 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Redwood to Olive.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Square Footage: 1040.00
  • Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Dining Room
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Ground Floor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Shingle, Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Wood
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 143-022-18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6599.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1963

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 30, 2025
Sold by
Robert Grosso & Jane M Grosso Living Tru and Grosso Jane
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jen Pennington
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Dunbar
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
11.81%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$731,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.88%
Original Mortgage
$674,500
Outstanding Balance
$668,532
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,731

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2015
Sold by
Grosso Robert A and Grosso Jane M
Bought by
Grosso Robert A and Grosso Jane M
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in Central Novato, CA

  • Rose Capurro Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Rose Capurro

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (562) 600-6094

    40 Total Sales

    2 in Central Novato

    $929K - $1.1M Price Range

    Rose Capurro
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  • Andy Falk Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Andy Falk

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (628) 240-0187

    60 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $795,000 Price

    Andy Falk
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  • Kevin Kearney Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Kevin Kearney

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (510) 988-5385

    41 Total Sales

    2 in Central Novato

    $575K - $1.9M Price Range

    Kevin Kearney
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  • Keith Offord Real Estate Agent - Ross Valley Real Estate

    Keith Offord

    Ross Valley Real Estate

    (628) 336-1358

    69 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $902,000 Price

    Keith Offord
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  • Lucia Annunziata Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Lucia Annunziata

    Compass

    (628) 219-1999

    35 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $650,000 Price

    Lucia Annunziata
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  • Julianna Labra Real Estate Agent - W Real Estate

    Julianna Labra

    W Real Estate

    (707) 708-3016

    89 Total Sales

    1 in Central Novato

    $329,000 Price

    Julianna Labra
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$710,000 First American Title
Grosso Robert A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $674,500
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $710,000 +11.8% $683 / Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $635,000 -- $611 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,687 $710,000 $410,000 $300,000
2025 $1,687 $62,504 $15,923 $46,581
2024 $1,639 $61,279 $15,611 $45,668
2023 $1,599 $60,078 $15,305 $44,773
2022 $1,553 $58,884 $15,003 $43,881
2021 $1,545 $57,730 $14,709 $43,021
2020 $1,532 $57,138 $14,558 $42,580
2019 $1,394 $56,017 $14,272 $41,745
2018 $1,360 $54,920 $13,993 $40,927
2017 $1,324 $53,842 $13,718 $40,124
2016 $1,245 $52,787 $13,449 $39,338
2015 $1,212 $51,994 $13,247 $38,747
2014 $1,154 $50,976 $12,988 $37,988
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jen Pennington Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jen Pennington

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 860-5340

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Jen Pennington
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  • Jennifer Dunbar Real Estate Agent - Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Dunbar

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 272-4635

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Jennifer Dunbar
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325072799

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 143-022-18

California Marin County Novato 94945 Central Novato

738 Olive Ave, Novato, CA

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