Bel Marin Keys in Novato

Bel Marin Keys is a waterfront community located in southern Novato, on the east side of Highway 101. The planned development is in an unincorporated area of Marin County. There are about 700 homes in Bel Marin Keys, each oriented toward water, facing either Novato Creek or onto one of four man-made lagoons. Some homes even have their own sandy beach! The first Bel Marin Keys homes were built in the early 1960s and the most recent phase was completed in the 1980s.

Two locks keep the community free from tidal fluctuations, and they also provide access to San Pablo and San Francisco Bays. Water sports on the lagoon include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiiing and sailing (though no jet skiing). Bel Marin Keys residents share a strong sense of community, and there is a Yacht Club, as well as many community-wide events every year.

Homes prices range from $600,000 for a single-story home in "original" condition on Novato Creek to the low one-millions for a totally renovated lagoon home with prime sunset views.

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Schools and Community

Neighborhood schools for Bel Marin Keys: Hamilton Elementary (which is headed toward a K-8 model), San Jose Middle School, Novato High (always check with district before buying a home)

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