The Upgrades · October 8, 2026

Inside the Upgrades: A $400,000+ Renovation Story

By Peter Schardt · Real Estate Agent & Advisor

Kitchen at 10 Santa Yorma Ct with white cabinetry, butcher-block island, and mountain views
The Kitchen · Butcher-Block Island

Believing this would be their forever home, the sellers of 10 Santa Yorma Ct upgraded the property with an exceptional level of care, investing more than $400,000 with a focus on quality, comfort and long-term livability. The result is a home that feels finished, not just renovated.

The shell: windows and siding

The home is wrapped in James Hardie Cedarmill siding, chosen for its durability and crisp, low-maintenance finish. Milgard Tuscany dual-pane windows fill the rooms with light while keeping the interior quiet and comfortable, a combination that matters in a home that backs to open space and changing weather.

Floors that run through the house

More than 1,400 sq. ft. of Mirage Umbria Maple engineered hardwood flooring runs through the main living spaces, giving the home a warm, continuous flow from the entry to the kitchen and living room.

The kitchen and primary suite

The light-filled kitchen centers on a butcher-block island, with double wall ovens and a walk-in pantry for serious cooks. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a corner fireplace, a private view balcony, and a renovated spa-inspired bath with Nu-Heat heated flooring, a custom DuraSupreme vanity and Riobel thermostatic fixtures.

The secondary bath is equally refined, with designer tile, mosaic flooring and a KOHLER deep soaking tub, while the 2025 Taj Royale Quartz laundry suite brings the same care to the everyday rooms.

Renovated spa-inspired primary bathroom with double vanity, marble-look tile and skylight
Primary Bath · Nu-Heat Flooring
2025 laundry suite with Taj Royale quartz countertops and subway tile backsplash
Laundry Suite · Taj Royale Quartz, 2025

Resilience and the outdoors

A 22kW Generac whole-house standby generator keeps the home running through outages, and the three-car garage offers ample room for vehicles, bikes and gear for the trail system out back. Outdoors, a custom System Pavers patio with a built-in fire pit, stamped concrete walkways, lawn and terraced gardens make the backyard an extension of the living space.

For buyers comparing renovated homes in Novato, the difference at 10 Santa Yorma Ct is depth: the upgrades were chosen as a system, not a checklist, and they hold together from the siding to the soaking tub.

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