Marin County property record for 109 Bishop Ct, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,693 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-422-11 |
| Primary APN | 143-422-11 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 109 BISHOP CT |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
109 Bishop Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 109 BISHOP CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200627801 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013803 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 109 BISHOP CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3401 |
| Document Number | 0000010722 |
| Map Reference | VOL 17 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0010722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 EL PRADO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-3914 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 109 BISHOP CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3401 |
| Document Number | 0000010723 |
| Map Reference | VOL 17 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0010723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 EL PRADO AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-3914 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 109 BISHOP CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3401 |
| Document Number | 0000066503 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 66503 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 109 BISHOP CT NOVATO CA 949453401, NOVATO, CA 94945-3401 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 109 Bishop Ct was $12,693.
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 | $1,014,390 (+2%) Land $624,240 Building $390,150 | |
| 2025 | $12,693.00 | $994,500 Land $612,000 Building $382,500 |
| 2023 | $12,320.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $969,773 Land $591,034 Building $378,739 |
| 2022 | $12,035.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 109 Bishop Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · 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 109 Bishop Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 140 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 |
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