The Neighborhood
San Marin & Mt. Burdell
Where Marin’s largest open-space preserve meets one of its most livable neighborhoods.
Novato · Marin County · 94945 · Bay Area Ridge Trail
Open Space at the Rear Gate
Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve
Marin County’s largest open space preserve, roughly 1,627 acres rising to a 1,558-foot summit.
The property backs directly to the preserve, with a secured rear access point connecting the home to the Mt. Burdell open-space setting. From the summit, panoramic views sweep across Big Rock Ridge, Mount Tamalpais, San Francisco Bay and Mount Diablo.
The multi-use trail system welcomes hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians on routes like Deer Camp Fire Road, Old Quarry, Michako, Cobblestone Fire Road and the newer Eagle Rim Trail. The Bay Area Ridge Trail runs through the preserve, with the O’Hair Park to Olompali State Park section climbing about 4.2 miles one-way to the summit.
Just a short drive from the home at the base of Mt. Burdell, Stafford Lake County Park rounds out the outdoor lifestyle. Its scenic lake offers shore fishing for catfish, bluegill and bass, with picnic areas and barbecue facilities, the Terwilliger Nature Trail, a paved trail popular with walkers and cyclists, an 18-hole disc golf course and a bike park, all complementing the Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve access right out the back door.
Novato Unified School District
Schools from kindergarten through high school
The San Marin attendance area runs San Ramon Elementary to Sinaloa Middle to San Marin High.
Grades K-5
San Ramon Elementary
45 San Ramon Way, Novato
The attendance-area elementary school for the San Marin neighborhood, part of the Novato Unified School District.
Visit the SchoolGrades 6-8
Sinaloa Middle School
Novato, CA
The feeder middle school for San Marin High, serving the San Marin attendance area.
Visit the SchoolGrades 9-12
San Marin High School
15 San Marin Dr, Novato
The neighborhood high school, minutes from the property on San Marin Drive.
Visit the SchoolSchool assignments are set by the Novato Unified School District and can change; verify current boundaries before relying on them.
Getting Around
A Marin address with the City in reach
Novato sits about 28-30 miles north of San Francisco, with several ways to make the trip.
By Car · US-101
Highway 101 runs south through Marin to the Golden Gate Bridge. Off-peak, the drive to San Francisco is roughly 35-45 minutes; peak-hour traffic stretches it, so many locals time their trips against the flow.
By Train & Ferry · SMART
SMART rail connects Novato stations, including Novato San Marin, south to Larkspur, where the Golden Gate Ferry crosses to the San Francisco Ferry Building. It removes freeway uncertainty and is popular with hybrid commuters.
SMART SchedulesBy Bus · Golden Gate Transit
Direct Golden Gate Transit routes run along the Highway 101 corridor from Novato to San Francisco, a one-seat alternative to driving.
Everyday Life
Clubs, markets and the Grant Avenue dining row
The conveniences of Novato are minutes away, from the Bay Club to the neighborhood grocers.
Fitness & Family
Bay Club Rolling Hills
351 San Andreas Dr · Novato
A members-only fitness and sports club in the San Marin neighborhood with tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pools, a full fitness center, group classes, kids’ programs and more. It sits just minutes from the property.
Bay Club Rolling HillsMarkets & Grocers
Harvest Market
155 San Marin Dr
A full-service grocery right on San Marin Drive, one of the closest shopping stops to the property.
Whole Foods Market
790 De Long Ave
Organic groceries and prepared foods on the west side of Novato.
Trader Joe’s
7514 Redwood Blvd
A convenient stop on Redwood Boulevard for everyday favorites.
Nugget Market
470 Ignacio Blvd
A beloved local grocer with a deli and bakery on Ignacio Boulevard.
Grant Avenue & Beyond
Dr. Insomniac's Fine Coffee
Cafe · 800 Grant Ave
A Novato institution for coffee, tea, smoothies and pastries, a short drive from San Marin.
Finnegan's Marin
Restaurant & Bar · 877 Grant Ave
A lively Grant Avenue spot for dinner and drinks, popular with the neighborhood.
Batika India Bistro
Indian Cuisine · 868 Grant Ave
A well-reviewed Indian bistro on Novato’s Grant Avenue dining row.
Bacon
Restaurant · 1500 Grant Ave
A Grant Avenue favorite for brunch and comfort food, just minutes away.
Come See the Setting
Walk the trail, then walk the home
Peter will show you the rear gate, the trailhead, and every upgraded room in between.