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Hamilton in Novato
What was once Hamilton Field, a U.S. military air base, is now simply Hamilton, a planned residential community in a beautiful location next to tidal wetlands and the San Pablo Bay. Hamilton is a vibrant community with about one thousand homes built between 1998 and 2001. There are a mix of single-family houses, townhomes, and middle- to low-income properties.
The homes in Hamilton are divided into smaller areas - sort of like "neighborhoods within a neighborhood." These include Newport Landing, Sunny Cove, Bayside, Traditions, Inspiration, Southgate, Hamilton Park and the Villas.
The active homeowner's association has a slogan: Live, Work, Play, Belong. This really captures what Hamilton is about. Part of what makes Hamilton unique is the presence of Hamilton Landing, an office complex housed in newly-renovated military airplane hangars. Hamilton Landing has become a magnet for both high-tech and traditional companies seeking a dynamic work environment. Many employees who live in Hamilton can walk to work.
Life at Hamilton continues to get better and better. The long-awaited Hamilton Marketplace shopping center just opened and is home to Marin County's largest Safeway grocery store and gas station, as well as other stores and restaurants (some are coming in 2009). Hamilton also has many recreation activities, including two parks and a YMCA. There's also a branch of the Marin County Public Library as well as Hamilton Cafe.
Hamilton is also popular for people who commute south on Highway 101 because of its convenient southern Novato location.
Schools and Community
Neighborhood schools for Hamilton: Hamilton Elementary (which is headed toward a K-8 model), San Jose Middle School, Novato High (always check with district before buying a home)
Also located within Hamilton is Novato Charter School. Admission is lottery-based, and you don't have to live in Hamilton to attend.
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Snapshot of Hamilton Homes for Sale
138 Pizarro Novato 94949 $595,000
4bd/ 2.5ba 1,922 sf
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