Vintage charm in downtown Novato, newly refreshed for modern living! This 1940s single-story Ranch home features 3BD + office + 2.5BA with a flexible floor plan and possible ADU expansion potential. Just a block from local favorites like Marvin's Breakfast Club and Rustic Bakery, 1012 Second Street offers a lifestyle that’s effortlessly accessible. Morning coffee, weekend brunch, boutique shopping, and community events are all right outside your door, no car required.

Fresh landscaping and inviting curb appeal draw you in, while inside you’ll find new LVP flooring in the main living areas, new carpet in the bedrooms, and a brightened kitchen with newly painted cabinets, new counters, tile backsplash, and recessed LED lighting. A new dual-zone HVAC system, Milgard dual-paned windows, and added attic insulation ensure year-round comfort. The flexible rear bedroom and bath layout offers privacy ideal for guests or generational living.

A large two-car garage with workshop space, half bath, generous overhead storage, EV outlet, RV/boat parking, and rough-ins for a potential future ADU provide rare versatility this close to downtown. The back yard is spacious and ready for your personal stamp. This property has been lovingly owned by the same family since it was built, and it's now ready for the next chapter!

FEATURES & UPGRADES

GENERAL

·        3 BD + OFFICE + 2.5 BA

·        Single-level | 1,444 +/- sq feet

·        Built in 1941

·        2-car garage with half bathroom and adjacent storage room/workshop

·        Large storage area above garage

·        Large storage area above storage room

·        30amp outlet in garage for EV or RV charging

·        New interior paint

FLEXIBLE LAYOUT & EXPANSION POTENTIAL

·        Rear bedroom w/bonus room, full bathroom and separate entrance suitable for multi-generational living

·        In the garage: water, electrical and gas are roughed in for potential garage conversion to ADU

WINDOWS

·        Milgard dual-pane vinyl windows

·        Window blinds on most windows

FLOORING

·        New luxury vinyl plank floors in main living areas

·        New Berber-style carpet

KITCHEN

·        Newly-painted wood cabinets and new hardware

·        New countertops

·        New tile backsplash

·        New LED recessed lighting

·        Gas range

·        Built-in microwave over range

INTERIOR COMFORTS

·        New, dual-zone HVAC system with electric heat pump and central AC

·        Attic insulation

·        Thermostat-controlled attic fan

·        40-gallon water heater (2014 approx)

·        Interior laundry room accommodates natural gas or electric dryer

OUTDOORS

·        New front lawn and landscaping

·        Timed irrigation

·        Off-street parking possible for multiple cars

·        Off-street parking for boat/RV

·        Rear yard with area ready for lawn

NEIGHBORHOOD

·        In the heart of Old Town Novato, this location is effortlessly walkable and full of character. Morning coffee, weekend brunch, boutique shopping, and community events are all right outside your door.

Within 2 blocks:

Marvin’s Breakfast Club (consistently voted Best Breakfast in Marin IJ)

The Village Italian Restaurant

Carmen’s La Hacienda

Rustic Bakery

Marin Pottery

Within 4 blocks:

Novato Transit Center (Marin Transit and Golden Gate Transit bus service)

Copperfield’s Books

Peet’s Coffee

Finnegan’s pub

Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

Blue Barn

Grazie café

Nail salons

Hair salons

Within 1/2 mile:

SMART train station

Whole Foods

Trader Joe’s

Starbucks

Safeway

Lucky’s supermarket

Creekside Bakery

Multiple banks

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyer to verify