Property Overview:
480 Via Del Plano is a single-family home in Novato, CA, built in 1959. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,503 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling, and solar panels. The estimated home value is $952,400 (sold for $631,000 in 2014).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 2.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 5.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Loma Verde Elementary, San Jose Intermediate, Novato High, and Nova Education Center.- Average SAT score: 1094 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 63.0% white-collar jobs, 37.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 17,273 (1% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (14.93%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.64%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 54.5°F (January), 75.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 16.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $79,550.
- Average annual spending: $58,871.
Property Features:
- Single-level, move-in ready home in the Loma Verde neighborhood.
- Abundant natural light with newer Anderson windows & sliders.
- Hardwood floors throughout for warmth and elegance.
- Spacious eat-in kitchen with bar seating and adjacent dining area with gas fireplace.
- Large, sun-filled backyard with pool and privacy from neighbors.
- Built-in BBQ just outside the kitchen for indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining.
- Direct pool access from two bedrooms and the kitchen.
- Fenced front yard with mature fruit trees, lawn, and fire pit.
- Solar panels for energy efficiency.
- Walking distance (or golf cart ride) to Marin Country Club, Loma Verde Elementary, and Pacheco Plaza.
- Close to hiking and biking trails.
Location Benefits:
- Highly desirable, family-friendly community.
- Excellent schools with above-average SAT scores.
- Low crime rates and low unemployment.
- Convenient access to recreation, shopping, and country club amenities.
- Ideal for family living, entertaining, and outdoor activities.