9 Monroe Court, Novato
Sold for $1,365,000
4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,984± Sq Ft | 0.19± Acre Lot
Represented by Whitney Blickman
Palm Springs Style at the End of a Novato Cul-de-Sac
At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Novato's Presidents neighborhood, 9 Monroe Court is a 1971 single-level ranch with a modern update inspired by Palm Springs. The neighborhood sits in the foothills of Big Rock Ridge, and the home has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,984 square feet, plus a detached ADU on a lot of nearly a fifth of an acre.
The renovation leans into the ranch's clean, low lines. Large windows fill the rooms with natural light, and the open kitchen flows into the main living space, where a fireplace gives the room a warm center. Everything sits on one floor, with an easy connection between the interiors and the backyard, and the look is relaxed and modern, a desert-inspired spirit that suits a California ranch well.
The detached ADU adds real versatility, ready for guests, a creative studio or rental income. The level backyard is set up for outdoor dining and gardening, the front yard is landscaped with drought-tolerant plants, and a two-car garage completes the property.
The Presidents neighborhood is about two miles from downtown Novato. Trailheads into the Ignacio Valley and Indian Valley preserves lead to oak woodland, seasonal waterfalls and wide views, Marin Country Club's golf course and Lynwood Hill Park are nearby, and Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, the SMART train and Highway 101 are a few minutes away. Downtown Novato's Grant Avenue, with its cafes and restaurants, is a short drive.
