California Marin County Novato Hill Valley Apartments

Hill Valley Apartments

1518 Hill Rd, Novato, CA 94947 – Novato

3.9 (3 reviews)

4 Days Ago

Monthly Rent

$2,100
Bedrooms

1 bd
Bathrooms

1 ba
Square Feet

626 sq ft

Hill Valley Apartments

Our charming apartments are ideally situated in Old Town Novato, with nearby Hill Recreation Area and plenty of greenspace. Choose Hill Valley Apartments for a relaxed living environment and convenient location.

Pricing & Floor Plans

PLAN A $2,100 Available Now

1 Bed 1 Bath 626 Sq Ft

PLAN A $2,100 Available Now

1 Bed 1 Bath 626 Sq Ft

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

About Hill Valley Apartments

Hill Valley Apartments is an apartment community located in Marin County and the 94947 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Novato Unified attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Spa
Pool

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Disposal

Patio

Ceiling Fans

Highlights

High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower

Kitchen Features & Appliances

Dishwasher
Disposal
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Model Details

Carpet
Vinyl Flooring
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Window Coverings
Balcony
Patio
Deck

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees
Application Fee

$50

Cats Allowed
Monthly pet rent

$30
Pet deposit

$500
Weight limit

--
Pet Limit

1

Birds Allowed
Fees not specified
Pet Limit

--

Fish Allowed
Fees not specified

Reptiles Allowed
Fees not specified

Other Pets Allowed
Fees not specified
Weight limit

--
Pet Limit

--

Parking
Surface Lot

--

1 Max

Covered

--

Assigned Parking

Details

Lease Options

6 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1974
92 units/2 stories

Location

Property Address: 1518 Hill Rd, Novato,

CA 94947

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This Property

Available Property

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Spa
Pool
High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Heating

Ceiling Fans
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Disposal
Kitchen

Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Carpet
Vinyl Flooring
Vaulted Ceiling

Views
Window Coverings
Balcony
Patio
Deck

Expenses

Recurring

Cat Rent $30

One-Time

Application Fee $50

Cat Deposit $500

Office Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

City - Novato

Situated along San Pablo Bay north of San Rafael, Novato is a stunning city with fantastic views of the bay and the mountains. It is directly east of Point Reyes National Seashore, a spectacular park covering more than 71,000 acres on the Point Reyes Peninsula. This is the place to go for whale-watching, visiting the Point Reyes Lighthouse, and hiking (see the views from Arch Rock or walk the 308 steps to the lighthouse).

Being part of the San Francisco Bay area, Novato feels country cool with an urban edge. It is home to some major companies, such as BioMarin Pharmaceutical and SPG Solar, and it offers fantastic shops and restaurants in its historic and trendy downtown, wrapped around Grant Avenue. Must-visits include the Novato History Museum, the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and Olompali State Historic Park.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Dominican Univ. of Ca	Drive:	18 min	12.3 mi
Santa Rosa Jr Coll., Petaluma	Drive:	22 min	14.7 mi
Touro University California	Drive:	34 min	23.2 mi
Contra Costa College	Drive:	38 min	25.5 mi

Hill Valley Apartments is within 18 minutes or 12.3 miles from Dominican Univ. of Ca. It is also near Santa Rosa Jr Coll., Petaluma and Touro University California.

Schools

Rancho Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

344 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Short Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

99 Students

Nearby

San Jose Intermediate

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

500 Students

Nearby

Out of 10

Novato High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,458 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Caulbridge School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-2

Nearby

North Bay Christian Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

21 Students

Nearby

School data provided by GreatSchools

Transportation

Transportation options available in Novato include Richmond Station, located 22.7 miles from Hill Valley Apartments. Hill Valley Apartments is near Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County, located 36.0 miles or 46 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 42.5 miles or 57 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Richmond Station	Drive:	32 min	22.7 mi
El Cerrito Del Norte Station	Drive:	35 min	24.2 mi
El Cerrito Plaza Station	Drive:	36 min	26.2 mi
Hyde And Beach	Drive:	42 min	28.0 mi
Jefferson And Taylor	Drive:	43 min	28.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Novato Downtown Smart	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Novato San Marin Smart	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Novato Hamilton Smart	Drive:	11 min	6.2 mi
Marin Civic Center Smart	Drive:	12 min	9.3 mi
San Rafael Smart	Drive:	16 min	11.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County	Drive:	46 min	36.0 mi
Metro Oakland International	Drive:	57 min	42.5 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Hill Valley Apartments.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Nave Shopping Center	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Triangle Plaza	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Novato Fair Shopping Center	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

Hill Valley Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Mount Burdell Preserve	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Deer Island Preserve	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
Rush Creek Preserve	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi
Olompali State Historic Park	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi
Indian Tree Open Space	Drive:	14 min	5.2 mi

Hill Valley Apartments has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Mount Burdell Preserve, Deer Island Preserve, and Indian Tree Open Space.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Novato Community Hospital	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital	Drive:	15 min	9.7 mi

Hill Valley Apartments is 2.9 miles from Novato Community Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Mare Island Naval Reserve	Drive:	33 min	22.7 mi
Armory West Contra Costa	Drive:	37 min	25.7 mi

Hill Valley Apartments is 22.7 miles from Mare Island Naval Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including Armory West Contra Costa.

Property Ratings at Hill Valley Apartments

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3.9

Good

Out of 5

3.9 Blended Score

3 Renter Reviews

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11/27/19

cheat on the application fee

Never apply for their apartment. They charge $40 application fee on each person. The processing takes forever. And they finally told me that I am not qualified and refused my application. My credit score and job income are fantastic, and asked them why. They told me that apartment has been rented already. I asked them to refund my application fee since they probably rent that out before charging me the application fee. They told me the application fee is non-refundable. They are like a big cheater on that!

1/3/16

A hidden gem but a slightly outdated

I have lived in Hill Valley Apartments for about a year and found it as a great fit for a great price! It is one of the hidden gems of Novato, it has close by a shopping center, large recreational areas, and Rancho Elementary School, the highest scoring school in Novato. But it is outdated and has some slightly small apartments. I would advise this place for a couple with children, ages up to 11.

8/7/15

Nice Apartment and Great Price

My Husband and I have lived at Hill Valley for 5 years. We have really enjoyed our apartment. Hill Valley is a very reasonably priced spot compared to others in the area. The overall appearance of the complex is well maintained. It is older but the landscaping is nicely done and the building is kept up. As for our unit, as mentioned it is older and could use some updates. However, it is has been a perfect spot and we have no big complaints. The living room is large and we have a wonderful, vaulted ceiling (in 2nd floor units) this helps open up our space. Our specific apartment is 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The bedrooms are an average size. The bathroom has been recently updated. The kitchen came with new appliances. Our favorite thing about our unit is the view. We have a balcony that overlooks the beautiful, rolling hills of Novato. We get some incredible sunsets! We also have easy access to a track, restaurants, shops, and schools. We have never had problems with our neighbors. Everyone seems to keep to themselves but they are all very polite and courteous. The management and maintenance crew are great, very helpful, friendly, and respond to issues quickly. The one complaint we would have over the past years would be the lack of parking. Each unit comes with one covered parking space, any additional cars must find parking in a small lot in the complex or on the street. Unfortunately, the lot and street fill up quickly! I would highly recommend Hill Valley Apartments. It is a great value for the north bay. The fact we have lived here for 5 speaks for itself.