Downtown Novato, Novato, CA

Downtown Novato — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Downtown Novato, Novato, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown Novato, Novato (2026)

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Downtown Novato Neighborhood Overview

Located in the primary ZIP code 94945, Downtown Novato serves as the central hub for the city of Novato. The neighborhood is characterized by a strong housing market, classified as a Prime market tier, with a high homeownership rate of 73.1%. This is reflected in a median home value of $1,038,900, indicating a substantial investment for homeowners in this core area.

The housing market snapshot shows a median gross rent of $2,111 per month, with a renter-occupied rate of 26.9%. The average home size is approximately 1,550 square feet. Mortgage data from the past year shows 368 total loan originations, with the vast majority being conventional loans (351 originations), followed by 12 FHA loans and 5 VA loans. This lending activity underscores a stable and active real estate environment.

With a median household income of $115,000, residents have significant purchasing power, which supports the neighborhood's prime market status and its mix of residential and commercial character. The area combines the convenience of downtown living with established, owner-occupied homes.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 29 neighborhoods in Novato.

Downtown Novato Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.0M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$115K
Homeownership Rate73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.2%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierPrime
Primary ZIP Code94945
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations368
VA Loan Originations5
VA Loan Share1.4%
Average VA Loan Amount$775K
Conventional Loan Originations351
FHA Loan Originations12

Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown Novato, Novato

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

9 agents met the full merit gate for Downtown Novato, Novato, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Angelita Jennifer Sylvia Morales Listed

Contact

Phone: (415) 497-0768

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://westcalfinancial.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/WestCalBrandon

Why selected: Selected for her active role supporting the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), she combines this community commitment with a.

Community & Leadership

Member/Supporter at National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)[6]

Notable Achievements

5-Star Client Rating

13+ Years Real Estate Experience

Perfect 5-Star Rating

13+ Years in Business

Perfect Review Rating

Dual License Holder

Architecture Degree

5-Star Agent Rating

13+ Years Experience

102 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Property Management, First-time homebuyers, Real estate and mortgage integration, Investment property consultation, Property management, Home improvement consultation, Design services, Refinancing, buyers, sellers, mortgage services, design consultation, property management, investment properties, buyer representation, market navigation, architectural insights, property potential assessment, Residential real estate, Mortgage services, Design consultation, Buyer representation, Seller representation, Investment properties, Integrated real estate and lending services, Real Estate, Mortgage Services, Design Consultation, Home Staging, real estate, mortgage brokerage, comprehensive property services, financing guidance[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Barbara Lynn Johnson Listed

5.0 stars 53+ verified reviews License: 1419150 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 30+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (415) 899-9260

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.brittandbarbarajohnson.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/bbjohnson8

Why selected: Selected for her leadership as co-chair of the Los Alamos National Laboratory African American Employee Resource Group, driving community inclusion. She combines this with a top-tier volume of $28.66M and over a career.

Community & Leadership

co-chair at African American Employee Resource Group - Los Alamos National Laboratory[6]

Notable Achievements

30 Years Experience

Perfect 5-Star Rating

RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume

Top Half Percent Ranking

Verified Specialties

Property Management, residential real estate, investment real estate, luxury home sales, residential sales, investment properties, luxury homes, team leadership[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Antoinette Frederickson Shroyer Listed

Contact

Phone: (650) 787-2121

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tonishroyer.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/tonishroyer

Why selected: Selected for sustained community leadership and market excellence, and status as a consistent Top Producer. Her specialized SRES designation and extensive mortgage expertise uniquely position her to serve clients, particularly those aged 50 and above.

Community & Leadership

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Notable Achievements

Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation (SRES)

UCLA Graduate

Top Producer - Countrywide Home Loans

Top Producer - JPMortgage Chase Home Equity

Coldwell Banker Top Producer

Verified Specialties

Staging, Property Management, Senior Communities, Senior Real Estate Specialist, clients 50+, luxury homes, mortgage lending expertise[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Adam J Watts Listed

Contact

Phone: (415) 287-6639

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.burdellrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Adam%20Watts

Why selected: Selected for his active community involvement and leadership, combined with a. His 20+ years of experience and recognition as a Top Producer further demonstrate consistent excellence.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Marin County Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer at Local Family Shelter or Housing Charity[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Industry Training Program[6]

Notable Achievements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics

5-Star Rating

Top Producer

Verified Specialties

Property Management, Property marketing, Market analysis, Off-market properties, Buyer representation, Seller representation, Technology-focused brokerage[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amadeo William Arnal Listed

Contact

Phone: (415) 531-2599

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.amadeoarnal.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AmadeoArnalRE

Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement and leadership roles, Amadeo Arnal is the #1 broker in 94949 (2020-2024) with totaling $131 million in sales.

Notable Achievements

120 Closed Sales

#1 Broker in 94949

$1.7 Million Average Sale Price

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, Luxury Homes, luxury homes, golf course communities[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Aileen Luz Tong Listed

Contact

Phone: (415) 806-7086

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://aileentong.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/aileen%20tong

Why selected: Selected for her deep community roots and active local engagement, raising her family in the area. She is further distinguished by her and over a decade of trusted client service since 2010.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Marin County Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local School District Foundation[6]

Volunteer at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Industry Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]

Notable Achievements

14 Years of Real Estate Experience

28 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Staging, communication, negotiation, design, local market knowledge[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Angela Dawn Maroevich Listed

Contact

Phone: (415) 328-5293

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.MaroevichHomes.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/angela%20maroevich

Why selected: Selected for sustained community leadership and market excellence, with career, and specialized expertise in luxury and sustainable properties, highlighted by her GREEN designation and Luxury Marketing Certification.

Notable Achievements

30+ Years Combined Business Experience

5-Star Rating

Luxury Marketing Certification

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Staging, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Military/Veterans, Luxury Homes, New Construction, luxury properties, sustainable real estate, residential sales[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amy Elizabeth Diller Listed

Contact

Phone: (415) 716-1659

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.amysellsre.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/amysellsre7

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership roles, combined with as a consistent producer.

Notable Achievements

Rookie of the Year

Top 10% Producer

Verified Specialties

Commercial Properties, Staging, Investment Properties, Senior Communities, luxury properties, investment properties, waterfront properties, seniors real estate, buyer representation, negotiation, long-term rentals, Airbnb, off-market opportunities, portfolio building[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amanda Catherine Bowes Listed

Contact

Phone: (415) 717-1632

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bowesknows.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/bowesknows

Why selected: Selected for her deep community ties and professional leadership roles, Amanda Bowes also demonstrates excellence.

Notable Achievements

15+ Years Real Estate Experience

24 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management[4]

Cities Served

Novato

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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