Property Overview:
86 San Benito Way is a single-family home in Novato, CA 94945, built in 1963. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,816 sq. ft. of living space on an 8,750 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling systems, and two solar-electric systems. The estimated home value is $870,728–$933,200.
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 San Ramon Elementary, San Marin High, Sinaloa Middle, and Nova Education Center.- Average SAT score: 1,058 (higher than 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:
- Classic San Marin home with two solar-electric systems.
- Flexible layout: Lives as a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single story with a huge upstairs flex-space (full bath) ideal as a guest room, media/game room, or primary suite.
- Generously sized back and side yards for entertaining and additional parking.
- Fireplace and central heating/cooling.
- Parking garage.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient to shopping: Close to Harvest Market, Tuesday Morning, and Adamo Gourmet Food Merchants.
- Nearby coffee shops: Starbucks, The Foraged Cafe, Loop Neighborhood Market.
- Nearby restaurants: SUBWAY®, China Village, Mary’s Pizza Shack.
- Recreation: Near Olompali State Historic Park.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime.