Charming Old Town Novato bungalow with classic curb appeal, a white picket fence, and an unbeatable location just blocks from downtown conveniences. Set on a spacious 7,500 square foot lot, this sweet one-story home offers both character and thoughtful updates. The house lives larger than its stated square footage thanks to bonus spaces that provide valuable flexibility for work, hobbies, storage, and everyday living.

A welcoming front porch creates the perfect spot for morning coffee, while the freshly landscaped front yard features new sod, automatic irrigation, and a newly poured concrete driveway leading to the attached one-car garage. Inside, the home feels warm and inviting with fresh paint, beautiful real hardwood floors, and new Berber-style carpet in the bedrooms. Other upgrades include newer roof, furnace, water heater and sewer lateral.

The thoughtful floor plan includes a bright living area and an eat-in kitchen. An enclosed porch expands the possibilities, offering a flexible area for spreading out.

The generous backyard is filled with opportunity. A detached structure (in need of work) includes a finished bonus room, plus two additional workshop/storage spaces. With the large lot size, there may also be exciting potential to expand the home or explore adding an ADU.

Located in the heart of Old Town Novato, everyday favorites are right outside your door. Trader Joe’s and Starbucks are just three blocks to the east, while Grant Avenue’s beloved shops, restaurants, cafés, and community events are only two blocks south. Easy commute location just 5 minutes to Highway 101.

FEATURES & UPGRADES | 1137 SECOND STREET

GENERAL

2 BD + 1 BA

Single-level | 859 +/- sq feet

Built in 1949

1-car attached garage

Detached structure with bonus room and workshop/storage (structure appears to need work)

New interior paint

Newer furnace (2018)

Newer roof (2019)

Newer water heater (2021)

Newer sewer lateral (2024)

FLOORING

Hardwood floors in living room and hall

New Berber-style carpet in the bedrooms (original hardwood may be underneath)

New vinyl flooring in bathroom and kitchen

KITCHEN

Newly-painted cabinets

Gas range

Dishwasher

Garbage disposal

Full-size refrigerator

Original built-in cabinetry in cozy eating area

LAUNDRY

Washer/dryer hookups in garage (there are hookups for both an electric and gas dryer)

Enclosed patio also has washer/dryer hookups

OUTDOORS

New front lawn and irrigation with automatic timer

New concrete driveway

Spacious, flat lot with room for an ADU

Raised vegetable planter beds

Concrete back patio with privacy

Backyard is fully fenced

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 3-4 blocks:

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

The Village Italian Restaurant

Carmen’s La Hacienda

Rustic Bakery

Marin Pottery

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

Around 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