4 Mendocino Lane, Novato, CA, 94947
About This Home
Welcome home to this charming single-story residence nestled in Novato's beloved Mendocino Gardens neighborhood, located within a highly regarded school district. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and everyday living, this inviting home offers three bedrooms, two full baths, a two-car garage and a versatile additional room ready to fit your needs. The open floor plan creates a natural flow between the kitchen, living room, and dining area, where high ceilings and a cozy fireplace with built-in shelves and cabinets add character and warmth. Sliding glass doors lead to a private, beautifully landscaped yard ideal setting for relaxing mornings, outdoor dining, or gatherings with family and friends. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and a tastefully tiled ensuite bath. With wood floors, plantation shutters, dual-pane windows, and charming details throughout, this special home is ready to be enjoyed and cherished.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Garage
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,662
- Total interior livable area: 1,662 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 13206609
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 5,998 sqft
- Features: Landscaped
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Landslide
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Marin County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,803 | $57,636 |
| Home Insurance * | $195 | $2,340 |
| Property Taxes | $1,112 | $13,344 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $6,508 | $78,096 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Price change | $950,000 |
| 2026-06-05 | Listed for sale | $999,000 |
| 2012-09-27 | Sold | $470,000 |
| 2012-08-12 | Price change | $485,000 |
| 2012-08-02 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
| 2007-05-24 | Sold | $669,000 |
| 2001-06-26 | Sold | $410,000 |
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