Marin County property record for 1040 5th St, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,290 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 141-253-13 |
| Primary APN | 141-253-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1040 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18,19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWEETSER RANCH 01 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,19 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 102203 |
1040 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1040 5TH ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201163981 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015522 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1040 5TH ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000034391 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0034391 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 5th St was $7,290 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Novato City |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $525,250 (+2%) Land $352,302 Building $172,948 | |
| 2025 | $7,290.00 Homeowner's exemption | $514,955 Land $345,397 Building $169,558 |
| 2023 | $7,000.00 (+2.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $494,964 Land $331,988 Building $162,976 |
| 2022 | $6,835.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1040 5th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1040 5th St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT serves 61,691 people · EPA ID CA2110003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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