Property Overview:
391 School Rd is a single-family home in Novato, CA 94945, built in 1977. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,468 sq. ft. of living space on a 1.92-acre lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling systems. The estimated home value is $959,685.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 9.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Olive Elementary, Nova Education Center, Marin Oaks High, and San Jose Intermediate.- Average SAT score: 1058 (543 Math, 515 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 68.5% white-collar jobs, 31.5% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 17,414 (4% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.92%); second largest: 35-44 years (13.38%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 54.0°F (January), 71.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $83,526.
- Average annual spending: $61,044.
Property Features:
- Nearly 2 acres of flat and gently sloping terrain with heritage oak trees.
- Vaulted ceilings and sunlit living room opening to a private deck.
- Open-concept main level connecting professional-style kitchen, dining, living, and family rooms—ideal for entertaining.
- Upstairs primary suite:
- Oversized windows, private viewing deck, spa-inspired bathroom with walk-in shower.
- Two additional bedrooms and bathroom with double vanity on upper level.
- Spacious two-car garage, extra storage room, and large parking area.
- Original condition—opportunity for remodeling/TLC.
- Not on the market in 39 years; rare opportunity for a home of this size and acreage under $1 million in Marin.
Location Benefits:
- Coveted Green Point neighborhood—serene, rural setting surrounded by nature.
- Close to:
- StoneTree/Bay Club, Ignacio, Village Oaks, and Downtown Novato (less than 10 minutes).
- Olompali State Historic Park.
- Highway 101 and Route 37—easy access to Napa/Sonoma wine country and San Francisco.
- Perfect for country living with city conveniences nearby.