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listing_id: BA326045090
status: Active
price: 1349000
beds: 3
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1711
sqft_lot: 314368
lot_acres: 7.216
year_built: 1935
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "541 Atherton Ave"
city: Novato
state: CA
zip: 94945
county: "Marin County"
lat: 38.1126544
lng: -122.5407092
days_on_market: 11
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "AnneLise Staal"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 328-6686"
list_agent_license: 02211477
mls_source: REBAREIS
modified: 2026-06-01
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Marin County | Novato | 94945 | 541 Atherton Ave

541 Atherton Ave, Novato, CA 94945

MLS: BA326045090 | Status: Active | Price: $1,349,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 1 /1 1,711 7.216 1935

Remarks

Some places have a way of slowing time and Cherry Hill Farm is one of them. Tucked at the end of a shared private lane and cradled by rolling hills, this cherished 7+ acre country estate is the kind of property that draws a long, quiet breath out of you the moment you arrive. The land unfolds in generous, flat expanses before rising to a ridge where the world opens wide sweeping views of Marin and the peak of Mount Tamalpais stretching across the horizon. It is, simply put, breathtaking. At the heart of it all sits an enchanting 3-bedroom, 2-bath vintage farmhouse full of character, warmth, and the kind of soul that only time can build. This is a home meant for slow mornings with coffee on the porch, afternoon light through old windows, and evenings that feel like they belong to another, gentler era. Town is just minutes away, but once you're here, you won't feel the pull. Beyond the farmhouse, a small barn, storage area, and an approximately 1,200 sq ft entertainment shed playfully staged as the Longhorn Saloon add a layer of whimsy and endless possibility. Host gatherings, pursue creative projects, run a workshop, or simply make it your own. The potential here is as wide open as the sky above the ridge. This is that rare, magical find: a true retreat that doesn't ask you to g

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # BA326045090
MLS Source Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc.
Days on Site 11

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen Updated
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Flooring Laminate, Tile, Wood
Laundry Hookups Only
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Pool Pool - No
Style Farm House

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
AnneLise Staal Toni Shroyer
Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 02211477 License #: 01876201
Phone: (415) 328-6686 Phone: (415) 640-2754

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Olive Elementary School public K-5 0.89 mi 7
Rancho Elementary School public K-5 2.04 mi 7
Novato Early Intervention public UG 2.04 mi N/A
Lynwood Elementary School public K-5 2.13 mi 7
Novato Adult Education Center public UG 2.19 mi N/A
Marin Oaks High School public 9-12 2.20 mi 2
Nova Education Center public K-12 2.20 mi 5
Novato High School public 9-12 2.35 mi 8
Lu Sutton Elementary School public K-5 2.48 mi 6
San Jose Middle public 6-8 2.99 mi 5
Sinaloa Middle School public 6-8 3.13 mi 7
Loma Verde Elementary School public K-5 3.36 mi 6
San Ramon Elementary School public K-5 3.55 mi 8
San Marin High School public 9-12 3.77 mi 10
Pleasant Valley Elementary School public K-5 3.99 mi 8
Hamilton Meadow Park School public K-8 4.10 mi 4

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1982 Benton Ln $1,255,000 3 2 1,651 Active
717 Glenhill Ct $1,135,000 5 2/1 2,565 Active
710 Tamalpais Ave $1,098,000 4 2 1,768 Active
110 Samrose Dr $1,450,000 4 2 2,180 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact AnneLise Staal, (415) 328-6686.