Quick answer: 17 Carnoustie Drive is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath, approximately 2,345-square-foot home on a private, elevated lot in Marin Country Club Estates, Novato, CA 94949. What sets it apart in Country Club: the entire front yard is fenced behind mature privacy trees, the kitchen and a main-level bedroom and bath were renovated in 2026, and the Fairway Drive gate to Marin Country Club is about a one-minute golf cart ride from the front door. Showings by appointment. Floor plan, 3D tour, cinematic video and the sellers' full improvements list are at 17carnoustie.com.
Key takeaways
- The whole front yard is fenced, framed by mature privacy trees, with a new lawn and a covered porch. That is uncommon in Country Club, where most front yards run open to the street.
- The lot sits above its rear neighbors, which is what gives the home its privacy and its valley views from the living room, dining room, breakfast area, the kitchen sink and the primary suite.
- 2026 work: full kitchen renovation, main-level bathroom renovation, main-level bedroom finished out, new sewer lateral, new hardwood floors, new carpet, interior paint and new lawns.
- Per BAREIS MLS, Marin Country Club Estates carried the highest median price per square foot of any neighborhood in Novato's 94949 ZIP in Q2 2026.
What makes 17 Carnoustie Drive rare in Country Club?
The front yard. Drive Marin Country Club Estates and you will see open front lawns, one after another, running to the street. At 17 Carnoustie Drive the sellers rebuilt the front yard early in their ownership: a wood-and-hogwire privacy fence toward the street, privacy trees that are now mature, a lawn (new again in 2026) and a full entry concrete pour. The result is a front yard you can actually use, screened from the road, with a covered porch to sit on. Sixteen years on, the trees have done their job.
The second thing is the lot. The home sits above its rear neighbors, so the main living spaces, the kitchen sink and the primary suite all look out over the valley rather than into someone else's windows. From most angles the property feels tucked away, which is not the default in a golf-course neighborhood.
Inside, the layout is the one Country Club buyers ask for and rarely find: four bedrooms and three full baths, with one bedroom and one full bath on the main level. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2026 with new hardwood floors that run into the family room, and there is a valley view from the sink. Upstairs, the primary suite has a completely remodeled bath with a dual vanity and step-in shower, plus a walk-in closet with a laundry chute. Two more bedrooms, a remodeled hall bath and new carpet complete the upper level. Out back: a concrete patio for entertaining, then crushed-granite planter beds, mature citrus and other fruit trees, and a 10×12 shed.
What did the sellers update before listing?
The sellers bought the home in 2010 and kept improving it. The list below comes from them; dates are approximate where noted, and the full version is at 17carnoustie.com.
2026
- Kitchen renovation
- Main-level bathroom renovation
- New sewer lateral
- Landscaping: tree removal; new lawn front, side and back; side-yard crushed granite, plants and tanbark; sprinkler updates
- New hardwood floors in the kitchen and main-level bedroom
- New carpet
- Added recessed lighting (partial)
- Interior paint, entire house
- Fence stained and updated
- Concrete restained and crack-patched at the front entry and driveway; garage floor refinished
Circa 2025: water heater.
Circa 2020: primary bathroom remodel; upstairs hall bathroom remodel; attic build-outs, including the primary walk-in closet with laundry chute and added space in the large upstairs bedroom; furnace and air conditioning.
Circa 2018: new roof; exterior paint, entire house; fireplace insert; garage door and garage shelves.
2010 and the early years: windows; new interior stair railing and balusters; electrical panel; rear concrete patio; the front-yard rebuild described above; side-yard crushed granite, planter boxes and the 10×12 shed; all new fences on the sides and back.
Why this matters: the big-ticket items a buyer's inspector goes looking for, meaning the sewer lateral, roof, windows, furnace and A/C, and electrical panel, are already handled. In a fall market where buyers are more selective than they were in spring, that is the difference between a home that earns attention and one that sits. Note: the new sewer lateral is perhaps the most underappreciated, yet critical, improvement of the bunch.
Where is 17 Carnoustie Drive, and how close is the club?
17 Carnoustie Drive is in Marin Country Club Estates, "Country Club" to anyone who lives here, the golf-course neighborhood in South Novato's Ignacio Valley, Marin County, about 20 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The ZIP is 94949.
The Fairway Drive gate to Marin Country Club is about a one-minute golf cart ride from the front door. Maria and I are both members, and Maria lives in Country Club, so we can speak to the neighborhood from the inside. For the full picture of the neighborhood, including how it compares with the rest of Novato, read the Marin Country Club Estates neighborhood guide or ride along on the driving tour of Marin Country Club Estates.
What is the Marin Country Club Estates market doing right now?
Per BAREIS MLS, Marin Country Club Estates carried the highest median price per square foot of any neighborhood in Novato's 94949 ZIP in Q2 2026 (April through June). The neighborhood also set the year's high-water mark for price per square foot: per BAREIS MLS, 598 Fairway Drive, a single-level home listed by Imagine Marin (Kyle) sold off-market; closing in July 2026 at $2,800,000, about $1,155 per square foot, the highest of any Marin Country Club Estates home sold so far in 2026. If you want to know why Zillow had that home at $1.6 million, that story is here.
Same street, earlier this year: 33 Carnoustie Drive sold (again, by Kyle) after the tour on our YouTube channel drew tens of thousands of views. 17 Carnoustie Drive is one of our current listings in Country Club.
Watch the video tour of 17 Carnoustie Drive
The full tour with chapters is on YouTube: 17 Carnoustie Drive, Novato's Marin Country Club Estates. The 17-second version, Is this the best location in Marin Country Club?, is on Shorts. The vertical teaser is on Instagram and Facebook. Every Novato neighborhood tour lives in the Novato neighborhood profiles playlist.
How do I see 17 Carnoustie Drive?
Showings are by appointment: call or text me at 415-350-9440, email [email protected], or reach Maria at [email protected]. The floor plan, 3D tour and the sellers' full improvements list are at 17carnoustie.com.
17 Carnoustie Drive: frequently asked questions
Where is 17 Carnoustie Drive?
17 Carnoustie Drive is in Marin Country Club Estates in Novato, California 94949, the golf-course neighborhood in South Novato's Ignacio Valley. It sits in Marin County about 20 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Fairway Drive gate to Marin Country Club is about a one-minute golf cart ride from the front door.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 17 Carnoustie Drive have?
Four bedrooms and three full baths in approximately 2,345 square feet. One bedroom and one full bath are on the main level; the other three bedrooms, including the primary suite, are upstairs along with a remodeled hall bath. Square footage is approximate, and buyers should verify it independently.
Is the front yard at 17 Carnoustie Drive fully fenced?
Yes. The sellers rebuilt the front yard early in their ownership with a wood-and-hogwire privacy fence toward the street, privacy trees that are now mature, a lawn and a full concrete entry. The lawn was replaced again in 2026 and the fence was stained and updated the same year. A fully fenced, usable front yard is uncommon in Country Club.
What was renovated at 17 Carnoustie Drive in 2026?
The kitchen was fully renovated, the main-level bathroom was renovated, and the main-level fourth bedroom was finished out with a rebuilt wall, closet, desk alcove and mirrors. The sellers also installed a new sewer lateral, new hardwood floors in the kitchen, family room and main-level bedroom, new carpet, partial recessed lighting, interior paint throughout, and new lawns front, side and back.
How far is 17 Carnoustie Drive from Marin Country Club?
The Fairway Drive gate to Marin Country Club is about a one-minute golf cart ride from the front door, which is the distance most Country Club buyers ask about first. The club's address is 500 Country Club Drive, Novato. For membership information, contact Marin Country Club directly through marincountryclub.com.
Does 17 Carnoustie Drive have a main-level bedroom?
Yes. The fourth bedroom is on the main level and was finished out in 2026 with a rebuilt wall, a closet, a desk alcove and new hardwood floors. It pairs with a full bath on the same level that was renovated in 2026, so the main floor works as a guest suite or office without any stairs.
What condition are the big-ticket systems in?
Per the sellers' list: new sewer lateral in 2026; new furnace and air conditioning circa 2020; new roof and exterior paint circa 2018; new water heater circa 2025; all-new windows and a new electrical panel in the early years of their ownership, which began in 2010. Dates are approximate where noted, and buyers should verify through their own inspections.
Does 17 Carnoustie Drive have views?
Yes. The lot sits above its rear neighbors, so the living room, the kitchen sink and the primary suite all look out over the valley. The elevated position is also what gives the property its privacy; from most angles the home feels tucked away rather than exposed to the street or the neighbors behind it.
Who is the listing agent for 17 Carnoustie Drive?
The home is co-listed by Kyle Frazier, JD, CRS, CLHMS, Broker Associate at Compass (DRE #01405738), and Maria Sandberg, Compass (DRE #02173812), of the Imagine Marin team. Kyle lives in Pointe Marin, Maria lives in Country Club, and both are members at Marin Country Club.
How is the Marin Country Club Estates market performing?
Per BAREIS MLS, Marin Country Club Estates had the highest median price per square foot of any neighborhood in Novato's 94949 ZIP in the second quarter of 2026. Per BAREIS MLS, the highest price per square foot of any Country Club home sold so far in 2026 was 598 Fairway Drive, which closed in July at about $1,155 per square foot.
Where can I get the floor plan and 3D tour for 17 Carnoustie Drive?
Everything is on the property website, 17carnoustie.com: the floor plan, the 3D walkthrough, the full photo gallery, the sellers' improvements list, and a showing request form. The full video tour with chapters is on the Imagine Marin YouTube channel, and the 17-second version is on YouTube Shorts, Instagram and Facebook.
See 17 Carnoustie Drive by appointment. Call or text Kyle Frazier at 415-350-9440, email [email protected], or visit 17carnoustie.com for the floor plan, 3D tour and improvements list.
Market data per BAREIS MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The improvements list was prepared from information provided by the sellers and is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed by the sellers, Kyle Frazier, Maria Sandberg, or Compass; dates are approximate where noted. Square footage is approximate; buyers are advised to independently verify all information they deem important. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
