NOT LISTED FOR SALE

848 Sutro Ave Novato, CA 94947

West Novato Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,485,000 - $2,905,286

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,785 Sq Ft
$718/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 9, 2024

Last sale price $3,000,000 $793 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,638 / mo

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • San Marin High School Rated A-
  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • 5-minute walk to O'Hair Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Off market sale for comp purposes only. Main home, 3/2 ADU, sports court, pool, and barn.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Ward

Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest License #01863240 Listed on: 10/09/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Ward

Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest License #01863240 Listed on: 10/09/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Landscaped
  • Artificial Turf
  • Private Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,785 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Abandoned Well
  • Septic Pump
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-051-11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

1.63 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: San Marin Drive to Sutro Ave
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6300
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Square Footage: 3785.00
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Dead End, Grass Artificial, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private
  • Pool Features: Built-In

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Septic Pump, Septic System
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Abandoned Well, Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 132-051-11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 71003.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1958

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Ilse Van Dyke Trust and Ilse Van Dyke
Bought by
2000 Steve & Michelle Ghirardo Family Trust and Ghirardo
Seller's Agent
Mike Ward
Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest
Buyer's Agent
Mike Ward
Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest
List Price
$3,000,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$2,716,822

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$283,178
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,950,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2016
Sold by
Vanvandyke Ilse Van
Bought by
Vanvandyke Ilse Van

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2015
Sold by
Gunheim Gregory and Cahoon Renee Gunheim
Bought by
Vandyke Ilse

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$598,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2006
Sold by
Gunheim Ethel S
Bought by
Gunheim Ethel S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1995
Sold by
Gunheim Gunnar G and Gunheim Ethel S
Bought by
Gunheim Gunnar G and Gunheim Ethel S
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
2000 Steve & Michelle Ghirardo Family Trust $3,000,000 First American Title
Vanvandyke Ilse Van -- None Available
Vandyke Ilse $1,750,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gunheim Ethel S -- Financial Title Company
Gunheim Ethel S -- Financial Title Company
Gunheim Gunnar G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner 2000 Steve & Michelle Ghirardo Family Trust $1,950,000
Previous Owner Vandyke Ilse $598,000
Previous Owner Gunheim Ethel S $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Sold $3,000,000 0.0% $793 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2024 10/09/24 For Sale $3,000,000 -- $793 / 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 $36,071 $2,995,000 $1,695,000 $1,300,000
2024 $25,474 $2,025,177 $1,154,757 $870,420
2023 $25,107 $1,985,477 $1,132,120 $853,357
2022 $24,619 $1,946,547 $1,109,922 $836,625
2021 $24,602 $1,908,383 $1,088,161 $820,222
2020 $24,201 $1,888,822 $1,077,007 $811,815
2019 $23,504 $1,851,794 $1,055,894 $795,900
2018 $23,167 $1,815,498 $1,035,198 $780,300
2017 $22,754 $1,779,900 $1,014,900 $765,000
2016 $21,562 $1,745,000 $995,000 $750,000
2015 $6,114 $370,395 $63,737 $306,658
2014 $5,632 $363,141 $62,489 $300,652
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike Ward

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mike Ward

    Livxplore Real Estate & Lifest

    (415) 328-9129

    1 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Mike Ward
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324081219

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 132-051-11

California Marin County Novato 94947 West Novato

848 Sutro Ave, Novato, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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