$1,480,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

774 Saint Francis Ave Novato, CA 94947

West Novato Neighborhood
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,071 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$482 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2025

Awesome New Price! Just in time for summer fun! Beautifully remodeled 3,071 s.f. home with pool in the sought after Pleasant Valley neighborhood andapprox. 2,000 s. f. of Single Story Living Space on Main Floor.5 bedroom 4 bath with den, family room + Mt. Burdell views from living room with gas fireplace. Baker's dream kitchen has free standing 6 burner 36" gas range + 2nd wall oven and large walk-in pantry. Solar-heated pool off the formal dining room and main floor primary suite creates a year round resort feeling. The .34 acre lot has a mid-level pool deck for sunbathing and relaxing. Enjoy sunsets and mountain vistas from the large patio with gazebo and firepit for entertaining. Up top are 2 level areas perfect for play and gardening surrounded by fruit trees and roses. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths + den/home office on the ground floor, including primary suite w sitting area and luxury bath w/ soaking tub. Upper level has family room, bedroom, Jack and Jill bath, and 2nd primary suite (in-law) w/separate entrance, wet bar & private deck. Original home was expanded in 1967 and accommodated a family of 8. Workshop in the breezeway and big storage loft above the garage. Generational living would work well here! Now Just $488 per square foot. Incredible value.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vince Sheehan

Marin's Finest License #00572798 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Co-Listed By

Stacy Lynch

Marin's Finest License #01847706

Last Buyer's Agent

Azadeh Hunter

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01907055

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Gunite Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Pleasant Valley / Saint Francis Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-272-09

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,375

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Skylight Tube, Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: San Marin Dr to Sutro to Center Road to R on Saint Francis Ave or Novato Blvd L on Eucalyptus R Center L Saint Francis
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3437
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Reso Window Features: Dual Pane Full
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Formal Room, Other
  • Living Room Features: View, Other
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Square Footage: 3071.00
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Fiberglass, Jack & Jill, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Outside Access, Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Tub, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Piped, Insert, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Pantry Closet
  • Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom 2+, Workshop
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Ground Floor, Outside Access, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, BBQ Built-In, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Gunite Construction, Solar Heat
  • View: Hills, Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Marin
  • Middle/Junior School District: Novato Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 132-272-09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14972.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Windows

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Novato Unified
  • School District (County): Marin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Fahy Kathryn
Bought by
Kathryn Fahy Family Trust and Fahy
Seller's Agent
Vince Sheehan
Marin's Finest
Buyer's Agent
Azadeh Hunter
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,588,000
Sold Price
$1,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$108,000
-6.8%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,184,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,182,993
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$438,704

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
2015 Sheehan Family Evocable Trust and Sheehan Vincent
Bought by
Fahy Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Vince Sheehan
Marin's Finest
Buyer's Agent
Azadeh Hunter
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,588,000
Sold Price
$1,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$108,000
-6.8%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,184,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,182,993
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$438,704

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Sheehan Vincent and Sheehan Joan M
Bought by
Sheehan Vincent and Sheehan Joan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2016
Sold by
Sheehan Vincent M and Sheehan Joan
Bought by
Sheehan Vincent and Sheehan Joan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2010
Sold by
Learned John and Learned Margot
Bought by
Sheehan Vincent M and Sheehan Joan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2004
Sold by
Sort Holdings Llc and Dinger Gregory P
Bought by
Learned John and Learned Margot

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$576,000
Interest Rate
4.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2003
Sold by
Dodd Timothy S and Dodd Renee
Bought by
Sort Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Dodd Timothy S and Renee Dodd V
Bought by
Dodd Timothy S and Renee Dodd V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2001
Sold by
Dodd Timothy S and Dinger Gregory P
Bought by
Dodd Timothy S and Renee Dodd V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $1,480,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Co
Grant Deed $520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $720,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer $100,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer $125,000 California Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,130,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $407,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $608,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $576,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $1,480,000 -1.2% $482 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $1,498,000 -5.7% $488 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $1,588,000 +7.3% $517 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Off Market $1,480,000 -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $1,588,000 -6.5% $517 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $1,698,000 -- $553 / 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 $10,375 $748,662 $283,960 $464,702
2024 $10,375 $733,988 $278,394 $455,594
2023 $9,605 $719,597 $272,936 $446,661
2022 $9,621 $705,491 $267,586 $437,905
2021 $10,125 $691,663 $262,341 $429,322
2020 $9,452 $684,574 $259,652 $424,922
2019 $9,017 $671,154 $254,562 $416,592
2018 $8,881 $655,998 $249,572 $406,426
2017 $8,583 $633,333 $244,679 $388,654
2016 $7,391 $566,997 $239,883 $327,114
2015 $7,268 $558,485 $236,282 $322,203
2014 $7,132 $547,549 $231,655 $315,894
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325029255

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 132-272-09