The Neighborhood · October 8, 2026

San Marin, Novato: Schools, Trails, and Everyday Life

By Peter Schardt · Real Estate Agent & Advisor

Front exterior of 10 Santa Yorma Ct on its quiet cul-de-sac in San Marin, Novato
10 Santa Yorma Ct · San Marin, Novato

San Marin is one of Novato’s most desirable neighborhoods, and 10 Santa Yorma Ct sits in the middle of it: minutes from San Marin High School and Bay Club Rolling Hills, with the Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve at the rear gate and the conveniences of Novato a short drive away.

Schools: one district, three steps

The San Marin attendance area is served by the Novato Unified School District. Students typically attend San Ramon Elementary (grades K-5), then Sinaloa Middle School (grades 6-8), and finish at San Marin High School (grades 9-12) on San Marin Drive, minutes from the property. School boundaries are set by the district and can change, so it is always worth confirming current assignments.

The club and the trailhead

Bay Club Rolling Hills, at 351 San Andreas Drive, is the neighborhood’s fitness and sports hub, with tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pools, a full fitness center, group classes and kids’ programs. On the other side of the equation, the Mt. Burdell trail system offers 1,627 acres of open space for hiking, biking and riding, starting at the rear gate of the property.

Landscaped garden at 10 Santa Yorma Ct with roses, fruit tree and gravel paths
The Gardens · Everyday Life Outdoors

Everyday conveniences

Groceries are close: Harvest Market sits right on San Marin Drive, with Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s and Nugget Market nearby. Grant Avenue offers a dining row of local favorites, from Dr. Insomniac’s coffee to Finnegan’s Marin, Batika India Bistro and Bacon.

The commute

Novato sits about 28-30 miles north of San Francisco. Off-peak, the drive down US-101 to the City runs roughly 35-45 minutes. SMART rail connects Novato stations, including Novato San Marin, south to Larkspur, where the Golden Gate Ferry crosses to the San Francisco Ferry Building, and Golden Gate Transit buses offer a one-seat route along the 101 corridor.

For families and commuters alike, San Marin balances open space, schools, and access to the City, which is exactly why homes like 10 Santa Yorma Ct are so rarely available.

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