Novato Housing Market Report – September 2026
Here's a look at how the Novato, CA real estate market performed in September 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 60
- Median Sale Price: $1,000,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,067,367
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $600
- Average Days on Market: 57
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to August, the median sale price in Novato moved 4.8% down (from $1,050,000 to $1,000,000). The number of homes sold was 7.7% down compared to the prior month (65 vs. 60). Average days on market shifted 3.4% down (59 days to 57 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to September 2025, the median sale price is 5.0% up (from $952,500 to $1,000,000). Sales volume is 30.4% up year-over-year.
Novato Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94947 | 27 | $1,000,000 | $571 | 63 |
| 94949 | 17 | $1,165,000 | $633 | 43 |
| 94945 | 16 | $957,500 | $612 | 69 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 42 | $1,182,000 | $668 |
| CONDOS | 8 | $491,000 | $473 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $720,250 | $442 |
| CONDO | 2 | $522,500 | $476 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $320,000 | $298 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 5 |
| $500K - $749K | 9 |
| $750K+ | 43 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 226 active listings in Novato with a median asking price of $1,034,000 and an average of 62 days on market.
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