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$392,756$578 / 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 92How 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 $390,000 on Sep 12, 2024

5 HECTOR LN

NOVATO, CA 94949
1
Beds
1
Baths
680 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.
690 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$393K
$363K low$423K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · Sep 12, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,518 (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.$397,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$198,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$390,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMARIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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 · 115 ft²Patio · 115 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.4 mi
M
San Jose IntermediateC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Novato High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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

5 Hector Ln 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Southwest Novato
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Marin County
  • Among the smallest homes in Southwest Novato
  • Among the smallest lots in Southwest Novato
  • 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
$371K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 2% 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$392,756
CheaperTypical $1,177,987Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$578
CheaperTypical $568Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,900 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size690 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 5 Hector Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwest NovatoNovato 94949Marin County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,756almost no homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57845% of homes53% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than680 ft²almost no homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than690 ft²almost no homes7% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than198662% of homes50% of homes84% of homes

About 5 Hector Ln

How much is 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA is $392,756 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $362,984 to $422,528. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA last sell?

5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA last sold on Sep 12, 2024 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA?

5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 680 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA built?

5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA?

5 Hector Ln, 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 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA compare to other homes in Novato 94949?

Among the 5,209 homes in Novato 94949, it is worth more than 2% of them ($392,756 against a typical $1,177,987), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($578 against a typical $568), it is bigger than 2% of them (680 ft² against a typical 1,900 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (690 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1986 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Marin County, it is worth more than almost no 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 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Hector Ln, Novato, CA was $5,518. The county assessed it at $397,800.

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