Southeast Novato, Novato, CA
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Southeast Novato is ranked #3 of 7 neighborhoods in Novato with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and safety (3.9/5, 3rd of 7 in Novato), at a median home price of $1.27M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.8/5) and schools (3.4/5).
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Southeast Novato includes both the Hamilton neighborhood and the waterfront community of Bel Marin Keys, giving it a distinctive coastal-suburban character. This area stands out for its unique geography—marshlands, levees, and open sky dominate the landscape, lending a remote and almost resort-like atmosphere. Hamilton is known for its well-planned layout, former military housing conversions, and walkable zones around the Hamilton Field History Museum and public art installations. Bel Marin Keys offers canal-front homes with private docks, catering to a boating lifestyle that's rare in the Bay Area. The Hamilton Wetlands Restoration Project has added valuable green space and habitat, and trails here offer broad views of the Bay. While the area feels quiet and insulated, it’s also one of the first Novato neighborhoods you hit coming from Marin or SF, offering a practical location for southbound commuters.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.8
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Primary | K-8 | |
| Olive Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sinaloa Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Novato High | High | 9-12 | |
| San Marin High | High | 9-12 |
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Southeast Novato FAQs10 answers
Is Southeast Novato a good place to live?
Southeast Novato ranks 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Novato with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and safety (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.8/5) and schools (3.4/5).
Is Southeast Novato safe?
Southeast Novato, Novato scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Novato.
What do homes in Southeast Novato cost?
The median home price in Southeast Novato, Novato is $1.27M, compared with $1.19M for Novato as a whole.
Are home prices in Southeast Novato rising or falling?
The median home price in Southeast Novato, Novato is down about 5.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.35M to $1.27M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Southeast Novato?
Schools serving Southeast Novato, Novato include Hamilton Meadow Park (3.0/5), Olive Elementary (2.9/5), Sinaloa Middle (3.6/5), Novato High (3.5/5) and San Marin High (4.0/5).
What is the weather like in Southeast Novato?
Southeast Novato, Novato receives 78% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Novato's 7 neighborhoods. Summer days run 52° to 78°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 29 inches a year.
Is Southeast Novato walkable to shops and restaurants?
Southeast Novato, Novato scores 0.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 4th of 7 in Novato.
What is Southeast Novato known for?
Southeast Novato, Novato is associated with Waterfront Living, Restored Military Base and Coastal Trails. Its highest-scoring factor is public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Southeast Novato compare to other Novato neighborhoods?
Southeast Novato ranks 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Novato. It ranks 3rd of 7 in Novato for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Novato are Northwest Novato and Southwest Novato.
What are the downsides of living in Southeast Novato?
Southeast Novato, Novato scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.8/5) and schools (3.4/5).
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