NOVATO
A quiet sanctuary at the northern edge of Marin County, commutable Novato offers reasonable access to the city in one direction and the relaxed leisure of wine country in the other, with homes and family-friendly neighborhoods, establishing Novato as one of the best values in Marin County.
There is a wide variety of housing here, from waterfront communities to horse farms and spectacular mansions. It is one of two cities in Marin County ranked among the best places to live in the country. Makes sense since it is packed with things to see and do for the whole family, including horseback riding, picnics.
Commute Times
San Francisco 60m by car
Oakland 75m by car
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Key Details
WHAT TO EXPECT
Peace and quiet, with enough shopping and culture to keep you busy on the weekends.
THE LIFESTYLE
Casual and family-friendly, Novato has that small-town feeling without actually being a small town.
UNEXPECTED APPEAL
Novato is the gateway to California’s wine country, which adds a dollop of panache to an already-lovely downtown.
THE MARKET
Homes vary in Novato, from horse-country estates to waterfront living to single-story bungalows.
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Ample space to stretch your legs in your own backyard or on the trails, all while basking in the brilliant sunshine.
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The Market:
Homes vary in Novato, from horse-country estates to waterfront living to single-story bungalows.
The market is diverse here, with a range of living options available for all tastes. There’s a waterfront with Bay-accessible homes on the lagoons of Bel Marin Keys, farm estates with space for horses deeper in the gold-laden countryside, and ranch-style homes nestled into Novato’s friendly neighborhoods.