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$592,842$479 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $475,000 on Feb 19, 2015

178 ORIOLE CIR

NOVATO, CA 94949
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,238 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,248 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$593K
$573K low$613K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,000 · Feb 19, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,883 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$582,273 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$232,909
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$349,364
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$570,858

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMARIN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 104 ft²Patio · 104 ft²

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Loma Verde Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
San Jose IntermediateC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Novato High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Novato Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94949These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.393

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.960 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,622
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,551
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

178 Oriole Cir measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Marin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Marin County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Novato 94949
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Marin County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Marin County

What homes are worth in Novato 94949

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$370K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Novato 94949.

How it measures up in Novato 94949

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Novato 94949.

Estimated value$592,842
CheaperTypical $1,174,690Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$479
CheaperTypical $568Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,238 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,902 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 178 Oriole Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwest NovatoNovato 94949Marin County
Estimated valuepricier than$592,84211% of homes16% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47912% of homes16% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,238 ft²14% of homes13% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,248 ft²10% of homes20% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198767% of homes56% of homes84% of homes

About 178 Oriole Cir

How much is 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA is $592,842 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $573,034 to $612,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA last sell?

178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA last sold on Feb 19, 2015 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA?

178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,238 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA built?

178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a colonial home.

What schools serve 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA?

178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA is assigned to Loma Verde Elementary School (elementary), rated B; San Jose Intermediate (middle), rated C+; Novato High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Novato Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA compare to other homes in Novato 94949?

Among the 5,209 homes in Novato 94949, it is worth more than 16% of them ($592,842 against a typical $1,174,690), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($479 against a typical $568), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,238 ft² against a typical 1,902 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1987 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Marin County, it is worth more than 6% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Oriole Cir, Novato, CA was $7,883. The county assessed it at $582,273.

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