1 Carmel Dr, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 1 Carmel Dr, Novato, CA 94945 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Square Footage1,943 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,047 sqft (0.208 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$670,000 (2015)
Tax Bill$11,187.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN141-181-01

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,943 sqft Living Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleContemporary Style
Lot Area9,047 sqft (0.208 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area504 sqft Garage
Pool Area480 sqft Pool
Deck Area150 sqft Deck
Patio Area150 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1 CARMEL DR
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94945-2306
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMAP A2 526
Legal SubdivisionM & S 07 ST
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Minor Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3000
Census Tract102203

Owner

Source: Marin County records · APN 141-181-01

Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1 CARMEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-2306
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MARIN COUNTY FCU
Dec 01, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 02, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 02, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 02, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201577
Prior Transfer DateAug 29, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000110950
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address1 CARMEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-2306
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048808
DateDec 24, 2019
Instrument2019-0048808
Lender
NameMARIN COUNTY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term264 Months
DueDec 23, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address1 CARMEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-2306
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 CARMEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-2306

Mortgage

Document Number0000060423
DateDec 01, 2020
Instrument2020-0060423
Lender
NameMASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
MunicipalityNovato City
Unified School DistrictNovato Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$820,699 (+2%) Land $453,560 Building $367,139
2025$11,187.00 (+9.46%) Homeowner's exemption$804,611 (+4.04%) Land $444,669 Building $359,942
2023$10,220.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption$773,372 Land $427,405 Building $345,967
2022$9,981.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Marin County (06041C), updated October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 47% of the US · above 28% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 1,075 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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