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$811,402$568 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $790,000 on Dec 6, 2022

78 ARNOLD DR

NOVATO, CA 94949
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,428 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.
2,877 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$811K
$786K low$836K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$790,000 · Dec 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,497 (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.$838,348 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$466,928
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$371,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$821,916

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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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 · 252 ft²Patio · 252 ft²

Transaction History(13)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Hamilton Meadow Park SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Novato High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 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

78 Arnold Dr 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 85% of homes in Marin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Marin County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Novato 94949
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Marin County
  • Newer than 93% 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
$388K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$811,402
CheaperTypical $1,187,541Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$568
CheaperTypical $566Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,895 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size2,877 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 78 Arnold Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSoutheast NovatoNovato 94949Marin County
Estimated valuepricier than$811,40230% of homes26% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56858% of homes51% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,428 ft²26% of homes23% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,877 ft²32% of homes31% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than199855% of homes70% of homes93% of homes

About 78 Arnold Dr

How much is 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA is $811,402 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $786,310 to $836,494. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA last sell?

78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA last sold on Dec 6, 2022 for $790,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA?

78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,428 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA built?

78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a colonial home.

What schools serve 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA?

78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA is assigned to Hamilton Meadow Park School (elementary), rated C-; Novato High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Novato Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA compare to other homes in Novato 94949?

Among the 5,209 homes in Novato 94949, it is worth more than 26% of them ($811,402 against a typical $1,187,541), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($568 against a typical $566), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,428 ft² against a typical 1,895 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (2,877 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1998 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Marin County, it is worth more than 15% 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 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA was $11,497. The county assessed it at $838,348.

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