281 San Carlos Way
Novato, CA 94945
3 bd 2 ba 1,507 sqft Built 1964 Lot 7,980 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,370,000
Apr 12, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Sold | $1,131,970 | Bareis |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Listed | $1,178,000 | Bareis |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Sold | $1,370,000 | MLS #322021498 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Listed | $1,079,000 | MLS #322021498 |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Sold | $742,000 | MLS #21616641 |
| Jul 16, 2016 | Listed | $718,000 | MLS #21616641 |
| Sep 6, 2006 | Sold | $665,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $657,944 | $795,900 | $1,453,844 | $17,854 |
| 2024 | $657,944 | $795,900 | $1,453,844 | $17,589 |
| 2023 | $632,400 | $765,000 | $1,397,400 | $17,244 |
| 2022 | $319,339 | $492,133 | $811,472 | $10,486 |
| 2021 | $313,079 | $482,485 | $795,564 | $10,476 |
| 2020 | $309,870 | $477,540 | $787,410 | $10,307 |
| 2019 | $303,796 | $468,180 | $771,976 | $10,018 |
| 2018 | $297,840 | $459,000 | $756,840 | $9,871 |
| 2017 | $292,000 | $450,000 | $742,000 | $9,538 |
| 2016 | $348,000 | $377,000 | $725,000 | $6,470 |
| 2015 | $297,748 | $327,524 | $625,272 | $5,607 |
| 2014 | $265,848 | $292,432 | $558,280 | $4,923 |
| 2013 | $241,680 | $265,848 | $507,528 | $4,398 |
| 2012 | $228,000 | $250,800 | $478,800 | $4,148 |
| 2010 | $240,000 | $264,000 | $504,000 | $4,463 |
| 2009 | $252,100 | $376,000 | $628,100 | $4,670 |
| 2008 | $252,100 | $376,000 | $628,100 | $5,746 |
| 2006 | $265,000 | $400,000 | $665,000 | $1,602 |
Property facts
Year built
1964
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,507 sqft
Lot size
7,980 sqft
ZIP code
94945
City
Novato
Street
San Carlos Way
Coordinates
38.12069, -122.59082
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,822
Gross rental yield
4.22%
Implied cap rate
2.75%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 281 San Carlos Way last sell?
281 San Carlos Way most recently sold on Apr 12, 2022 for $1,370,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 281 San Carlos Way?
The most recent total assessment for 281 San Carlos Way (year 2025) is $1,453,844 with $17,854 in property tax.
How does 281 San Carlos Way's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.1% above the last sale price of $1,370,000.
When was 281 San Carlos Way built?
281 San Carlos Way was built in 1964.
How does 281 San Carlos Way compare to others on San Carlos Way?
We track 8 other properties on San Carlos Way. Browse the list under "Other properties on San Carlos Way" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 281 San Carlos Way?
281 San Carlos Way is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,507 sqft, 7,980 sqft lot single_family.
Is 281 San Carlos Way a flip candidate?
No — 281 San Carlos Way does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 281 San Carlos Way a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 281 San Carlos Way appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.1%
Implied 1-yr
-4.3%
2026 Q3
$1.18M
2026 Q4
$1.17M
ZIP 94945 — Median Price History + Forecast
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