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$1,056,809$409 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $790,000 on Sep 19, 2014

81 RANCH DR

NOVATO, CA 94945
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,584 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$976K low$1.1M 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 · Sep 19, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$426,809
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$341,447
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.54%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$630,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Dec 6, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,884 (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.$917,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$591,885
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$325,115
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$899,020

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMARIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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 · 804 ft²Patio · 804 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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(6)

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

E
Olive Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Sinaloa Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
San Marin High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Novato Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94945These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.343

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,041
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.609 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

81 Ranch 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 more than 73% of homes in Central Novato
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Marin County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Central Novato
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Novato 94945
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Marin County

What homes are worth in Novato 94945

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

This home
$438K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Novato 94945.

How it measures up in Novato 94945

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Novato 94945.

Estimated value$1,056,809
CheaperTypical $954,589Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$409
CheaperTypical $514Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,835 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 81 Ranch Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral NovatoNovato 94945Marin County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,056,80973% of homes62% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40911% of homes9% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,584 ft²83% of homes78% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac26% of homes19% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than200490% of homes93% of homes97% of homes

About 81 Ranch Dr

How much is 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA is $1,056,809 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $976,426 to $1,137,192. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA last sell?

81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA last sold on Sep 19, 2014 for $790,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA?

81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,584 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA built?

81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA?

81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA is assigned to Olive Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sinaloa Middle School (middle), rated B; San Marin 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 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA compare to other homes in Novato 94945?

Among the 5,950 homes in Novato 94945, it is worth more than 62% of them ($1,056,809 against a typical $954,589), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($409 against a typical $514), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,584 ft² against a typical 1,835 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2004 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Marin County, it is worth more than 31% 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 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Ranch Dr, Novato, CA was $11,884. The county assessed it at $917,000.

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