2001 Leese Lane, Novato, CA, 94945
About This Home
Rarely does an opportunity this significant hit the Novato market. Situated on a sprawling 0.42-acre corner lot, 2001 Leese Ln is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom canvas waiting for a visionary touch. With 2,150 square feet of living space, this property offers the scale and bones necessary to create a custom showpiece in a premier location. The interior is anchored by a dramatic sunken living room featuring vaulted ceilings and a central fireplace, providing a sense of volume and architectural interest that is hard to find. The floor plan includes a dedicated laundry room and an attached two-car garage, offering a functional foundation for a modern transformation. Outside, the expansive corner lot remains largely unimproved, presenting a massive opportunity for high-end landscaping, outdoor entertaining spaces, or a private garden retreat. Whether you are looking to renovate and flip or design your own forever home, the potential for value-add here is immense.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Hookups Only
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,150
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 14103210
- Special condition: Offer As Is
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Garage Faces Front
- 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
- 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 | $5,051 | $60,612 |
| Home Insurance * | $207 | $2,484 |
| Property Taxes | $1,216 | $14,592 |
| Electricity | $461 | $5,532 |
| Total | $6,935 | $83,220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Listed for sale | $999,000 |
| 2004-05-28 | Sold | $625,000 |
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