Sold116d on market
1521 Buchanan St
Novato, CA, 94947 • 94947 • Marin County
$1,000,888
$516/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
1,938Sqft
0.17 acLot
1957Built
Property DNA
2 Fireplaces
Living Room · Family Room
1-Car Garage
Inside Entrance · Garage Door Opener · Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) · Enclosed · Attached
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 116 days ago · 25 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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116 days on market
Established listing
$516/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1957
Welcome to this bright and beautifully refreshed home in the peaceful and welcoming President's neighborhood. Enter into the welcoming living room filled with natural light, featuring a cozy fireplace and an easy flow into the dining area and kitchen ideal for gatherings and entertaining. Just a few steps down, you'll find a generous family/game/flex room complete with a bar, second fireplace, and a full bathroom. Two sliding doors open to a serene deck on one side and a flat, spacious garden on the other, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor living experience. On the opposite side of the home, providing privacy and tranquility, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms with a shared full bathroom and the primary bedroom with a private ensuite. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint inside and out make this move-in ready home shine with warmth and style. Ideally located near scenic hiking and biking trails, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Costco, Target, and the many shops and restaurants of Vintage Oaks Shopping Center and Old Town Novato plus several nearby schools and quick access to the freeway to enjoy San Francisco or the wine country with ease this home offers the ideal blend of convenience, community, and California living.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy fireplace, second fireplace, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,185/month
Principal & Interest$4,850
Property Tax$1,001
Insurance$334
Down payment20% ($200,178)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $800,710 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1957
HeatingFireplace(s), Central
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot7,501 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1957
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace(s), Central
CoolingCentral Air
Water / SewerOther / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingInside Entrance, Garage Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Enclosed, Attached
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces2
Lot7,501 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood94947
Annual tax$9,880
Parcel15108204
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
See Remarks
Wood
Heating
Fireplace(s)
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Family Room
Exterior Features
Parking
Inside Entrance
Garage Door Opener
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Enclosed
Attached
Lot Features
See Remarks
Utilities
See Remarks
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
00
Bedroom1
00
Bedroom2
00
Bedroom3
00
Bedroom4
00
Dining Room
Main00
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market116
Est. value$1,022,500
Est. rent$4,782/mo
Tax rate1.13%
Price/sqft$516
On marketNov 14, 2025
PostedNov 14, 2025
Last sold$1,000,888
MLS updatedDec 12, 2025
Tour days6
Views25
How are the schools in Novato?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Novato, CA, 94947
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 12, 2025Sold$1,000,888$516SFAR
Nov 26, 2025Pending Sale$898,000$463SFAR
Nov 14, 2025Listed For Sale$898,000$463SFAR
Sep 11, 2003Sold$555,000$286Public Record
Sold$1,000,888
Dec 12, 2025•$516/sqft•SFAR
Pending Sale$898,000
Nov 26, 2025•$463/sqft•SFAR
Listed For Sale$898,000
Nov 14, 2025•$463/sqft•SFAR
Sold$555,000
Sep 11, 2003•$286/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$9,880$786,915
Apr 8, 2024$9,726$771,490
Apr 8, 2023$9,513$756,362
Apr 8, 2022$9,263$741,534
Apr 8, 2021$9,251$726,999
Apr 8, 2020$9,097$719,550
Apr 8, 2019$9,038$705,440
Apr 8, 2018$9,155$691,608
Apr 8, 2017$8,753$678,048
Apr 8, 2016$8,349$664,753
Apr 8, 2015$7,499$589,295
Apr 8, 2014$6,795$526,157
Apr 8, 2013—$478,325
Apr 8, 2012—$451,250
Apr 8, 2011—$552,614
Apr 8, 2010—$552,614
Apr 8, 2009—$575,640
Apr 8, 2008—$599,119
Apr 8, 2007—$587,374
Apr 8, 2006—$575,861
Apr 8, 2005—$564,570
Apr 8, 2004—$553,500
Apr 8, 2003—$281,289
Apr 8, 2002—$275,774
Apr 8, 2001—$270,367
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Novato, CA • Marin County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
9494594947949489494994998
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