Kyle Frazier Presents
Private. Turnkey. Single-Level.
$1,400,000
5 Country Lane, Novato
A Complete Renovation. A Private Corner Lot. Single-Level Living, Fully Realized.
At a Glance
The Story
Some homes ask you to imagine the possibilities. This one asks nothing of you at all.
Set behind a gated entrance at the quiet corner of Country Lane and Ruhlman Lane, this single-level contemporary was comprehensively reimagined with extensive work done between 2021 and 2022 - a documented renovation of ~$565,000 across the home, its systems, and its gardens. Virtually every surface has been renewed, nearly every system replaced. What remains is that rarest of offerings: a genuinely turnkey home where the work is already done, and done beautifully.
Light-Filled, Single-Level Living
The floor plan flows the way modern life actually works - open where it matters, private where it counts, and all on one level.
Engineered hardwood runs throughout, warmed by LED lighting and brightened by three skylights overhead. The living room, anchored by a 17' x 14' footprint, opens through to a new deck with beautiful sunset views - the natural gathering point for an evening glass of wine as the light goes gold to the West over Novato.
At the heart of the home, a generous family/dining room connects seamlessly to the kitchen, creating a second living zone that adapts to everything from quiet weeknights to holiday tables set for twelve. Remote-operated window shades in the living room bring one-touch ease to the whole main living area.
A dedicated office with pocket doors sits just off the living room - a proper workspace with its own identity.
The Kitchen
Fully renovated and thoughtfully organized, the chef's kitchen centers on an island with seating, framed by skylights and finished with new fixtures and appliances throughout — including an 86-bottle wine refrigerator that takes cellar-level storage out of the basement and into daily life.
The cabinetry deserves its own mention: soft-close throughout, with pullout drawers at nearly every turn. It's the kind of reach-friendly, everything-in-its-place storage that makes a kitchen effortless to live with, not just look at.
Bedrooms & Baths
The primary suite occupies its own quiet corner of the home, paired with a renovated primary bath featuring a soaking tub, dual vanity, towel warmer and dedicated linen storage.
Two additional bedrooms share a second full bath with a walk-in shower and new shower doors, while a renovated powder room serves guests off the main living area. New toilets, new fixtures, and a towel warmer complete the picture. Every bathroom (including the Powder) in the home has been renovated or improvied.
The Grounds
The ±9,200 square foot corner lot delivers privacy without burden - a mostly level, fully fenced landscape designed for enjoyment rather than upkeep.
New patios laid in Italian pavers extend the living space outdoors on two sides of the home. Garden paths wind through the grounds under new uplighting, and the entire landscape runs on drip irrigation. The gated front entrance - new in 2022 - sets the tone before you ever reach the door.
And then there's the orchard: peach, orange, lemon, apple, pomegranate, and pear trees, offering the pleasure of homegrown fruit through the seasons.
A newer deck off the living room captures the sunsets. A newer Tuff Shed (8' x 14', 125 sq ft) handles garden storage and newer fencing encloses the backyard. It is, simply, a landscape that gives more than it asks.
Garage, Storage & Systems
The attached two-car garage connects directly to the home - new garage doors and openers, a garage floor replaced in July 2026, and built-in storage cabinets with pullout drawers that bring kitchen-level organization to the garage.
Below the home, a vapor-barriered crawl space (an ~$16,000 improvement on its own) provides extensive, clean, dry storage.
Behind the walls, the story continues:
The Renovation
Most renovations performed mid-2021 to mid-2022. Per the owners, approximate improvement costs total:
Complete improvements list:
The Location
5 Country Lane sits on a quiet corner where Country Lane meets Ruhlman Lane - moments from the Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve and trail system and a short drive to downtown Novato's shops, restaurants, and farmers market. Highway 101 and SMART train access put the rest of Marin, Sonoma wine country, and San Francisco within easy reach, while the home itself remains tucked well away from it all.
Property Details
All measurements approximate, per Floor Plan Visuals; buyer to verify. Improvement costs are approximate, per seller.
At a Glance
- 3 Bedrooms + Dedicated Office
- 2 Full Baths + Powder Room
- ±2,000 Sq Ft Single-Level
- ±9,200 Sq Ft (0.21 Acre) Corner Lot
- 2-Car Attached Garage (±415 Sq Ft) + 125 Sq Ft Shed
- ~$565,000+ Renovations
The Story
Some homes ask you to imagine the possibilities. This one asks nothing of you at all.
Set behind a gated entrance at the quiet corner of Country Lane and Ruhlman Lane, this single-level contemporary was comprehensively reimagined with extensive work done between 2021 and 2022 - a documented renovation of ~$565,000 across the home, its systems, and its gardens. Virtually every surface has been renewed, nearly every system replaced. What remains is that rarest of offerings: a genuinely turnkey home where the work is already done, and done beautifully.
Light-Filled, Single-Level Living
The floor plan flows the way modern life actually works - open where it matters, private where it counts, and all on one level.
Engineered hardwood runs throughout, warmed by LED lighting and brightened by three skylights overhead. The living room, anchored by a 17' x 14' footprint, opens through to a new deck with beautiful sunset views - the natural gathering point for an evening glass of wine as the light goes gold to the West over Novato.
At the heart of the home, a generous family/dining room connects seamlessly to the kitchen, creating a second living zone that adapts to everything from quiet weeknights to holiday tables set for twelve. Remote-operated window shades in the living room bring one-touch ease to the whole main living area.
A dedicated office with pocket doors sits just off the living room - a proper workspace with its own identity.
The Kitchen
Fully renovated and thoughtfully organized, the chef's kitchen centers on an island with seating, framed by skylights and finished with new fixtures and appliances throughout — including an 86-bottle wine refrigerator that takes cellar-level storage out of the basement and into daily life.
The cabinetry deserves its own mention: soft-close throughout, with pullout drawers at nearly every turn. It's the kind of reach-friendly, everything-in-its-place storage that makes a kitchen effortless to live with, not just look at.
Bedrooms & Baths
The primary suite occupies its own quiet corner of the home, paired with a renovated primary bath featuring a soaking tub, dual vanity, towel warmer and dedicated linen storage.
Two additional bedrooms share a second full bath with a walk-in shower and new shower doors, while a renovated powder room serves guests off the main living area. New toilets, new fixtures, and a towel warmer complete the picture. Every bathroom (including the Powder) in the home has been renovated or improvied.
The Grounds
The ±9,200 square foot corner lot delivers privacy without burden - a mostly level, fully fenced landscape designed for enjoyment rather than upkeep.
New patios laid in Italian pavers extend the living space outdoors on two sides of the home. Garden paths wind through the grounds under new uplighting, and the entire landscape runs on drip irrigation. The gated front entrance - new in 2022 - sets the tone before you ever reach the door.
And then there's the orchard: peach, orange, lemon, apple, pomegranate, and pear trees, offering the pleasure of homegrown fruit through the seasons.
A newer deck off the living room captures the sunsets. A newer Tuff Shed (8' x 14', 125 sq ft) handles garden storage and newer fencing encloses the backyard. It is, simply, a landscape that gives more than it asks.
Garage, Storage & Systems
The attached two-car garage connects directly to the home - new garage doors and openers, a garage floor replaced in July 2026, and built-in storage cabinets with pullout drawers that bring kitchen-level organization to the garage.
Below the home, a vapor-barriered crawl space (an ~$16,000 improvement on its own) provides extensive, clean, dry storage.
Behind the walls, the story continues:
- Newer HVAC (2021) with newer ducting and Nest thermostat
- Newer cement board siding
- Milgard windows throughout
- All-newer interior and exterior doors
- Exterior drainage installed around the property
- Fresh interior and exterior paint
The Renovation
Most renovations performed mid-2021 to mid-2022. Per the owners, approximate improvement costs total:
| Category | Investment |
|---|---|
| House Renovation | ~$325,000 |
| Home Improvements (appliances, lighting, etc.) | ~$140,000 |
| Landscape (including fencing) | ~$100,000 |
| Total | ~$565,000 |
Complete improvements list:
- Freshly painted interior and exterior (2021/2022)
- Newer flooring throughout except spare bath - engineered hardwood and tile (2021)
- Milgard windows throughout
- Newer appliances, including 86-bottle wine refrigerator (2021)
- Newer deck off living room (2022)
- Newer cement board siding with added sheathing (2021)
- Newer backyard fencing (2021)
- All-newer interior and exterior doors (2021)
- Newer shower doors (2022)
- Newer toilets (2021)
- Newer bath and kitchen fixtures (2021/2022)
- Garden paths and uplighting throughout
- Newer patios with Italian pavers
- Newer gated front entrance (2022)
- Newer garage doors and openers (2021)
- Replaced garage floor (July 2026)
- LED lighting throughout most of the home
- Window shades, including remote-operated living room panels (2022)
- Vapor barrier under house with storage ($16,000)
- Exterior drainage around property
- Newer HVAC (2021) with newer ducting
- Nest thermostat
- Towel warmer
- Drip irrigation
- Tuff Shed (2021)
- Soft-close cabinets with pullout drawers
- Pullout drawers in garage storage cabinets
- Fruit trees: peach, orange, lemon, apple, pomegranate, pear
The Location
5 Country Lane sits on a quiet corner where Country Lane meets Ruhlman Lane - moments from the Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve and trail system and a short drive to downtown Novato's shops, restaurants, and farmers market. Highway 101 and SMART train access put the rest of Marin, Sonoma wine country, and San Francisco within easy reach, while the home itself remains tucked well away from it all.
Property Details
| Address | 5 Country Lane, Novato, CA 94945 |
| Bedrooms | 3 - plus dedicated office |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half |
| Main Residence | ±2,000 sq ft (per Floor Plan Visuals) |
| Total Finished & Unfinished | ±2,540 sq ft |
| Garage | 2-car attached, ±415 sq ft |
| Shed | ±125 sq ft |
| Lot | ±9,200 sq ft / 0.21 acre corner lot |
| Year Built | 1955, renovated mostly in 2021–2022 |
| Style | Single-level contemporary |
| APN | 141-021-31 |
All measurements approximate, per Floor Plan Visuals; buyer to verify. Improvement costs are approximate, per seller.
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Kyle Frazier
Decades of Experience Advising Sellers, Buyers and Fiduciaries in Marin County
Kyle Frazier is one of the most recognized Marin and Novato REALTORS®, combining 20+ years of experience with hundreds of successful transactions. Founder of Imagine Marin Real Estate and a longtime investor himself, Kyle brings sound judgment and nimble problem solving to every deal.
Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and San Francisco Chronicle, and on HGTV’s House Hunters, Kyle is a trusted voice in North Bay real estate. His background as a litigation attorney and Staff Attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco gives clients a negotiation edge few agents can match.
Kyle holds elite designations—Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)—a rare combination that elevates results in luxury homes, waterfront estates, golf‑course properties, and equestrian estates across Marin and Sonoma.
Kyle is also the Marketing & Sales Director for Magnolia Village in Larkspur (Coming in 2027), one of Marin County's few large scale residential developments under construction. Previously, he has served as Director of Sales for The Landing at Hamilton (in Hamilton Field) and Rudnick Estates—reinforcing his reputation as a strategic sales leader in Marin County.
A member of Marin Country Club, Kyle enjoys golf, tennis, and the outdoors with his wife, Joanna. He supports local charities including the Sparkle Foundation, Marin Humane Society, Rotary and Power to Soar Foundation. Since 2018, Kyle has funded multiple homes in Guatemala through Home for a Home, helping families achieve safety and stability.
For clients seeking a reputable, connected, and highly strategic partner in Marin County, CA, Kyle Frazier is the trusted choice.
Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and San Francisco Chronicle, and on HGTV’s House Hunters, Kyle is a trusted voice in North Bay real estate. His background as a litigation attorney and Staff Attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco gives clients a negotiation edge few agents can match.
Kyle holds elite designations—Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)—a rare combination that elevates results in luxury homes, waterfront estates, golf‑course properties, and equestrian estates across Marin and Sonoma.
Kyle is also the Marketing & Sales Director for Magnolia Village in Larkspur (Coming in 2027), one of Marin County's few large scale residential developments under construction. Previously, he has served as Director of Sales for The Landing at Hamilton (in Hamilton Field) and Rudnick Estates—reinforcing his reputation as a strategic sales leader in Marin County.
A member of Marin Country Club, Kyle enjoys golf, tennis, and the outdoors with his wife, Joanna. He supports local charities including the Sparkle Foundation, Marin Humane Society, Rotary and Power to Soar Foundation. Since 2018, Kyle has funded multiple homes in Guatemala through Home for a Home, helping families achieve safety and stability.
For clients seeking a reputable, connected, and highly strategic partner in Marin County, CA, Kyle Frazier is the trusted choice.