Marin County property record for 1144 Lea Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,243 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,442 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-272-17 |
| Primary APN | 153-272-17 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,359 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,243 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 325 sqft |
| Patio Area | 325 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1144 LEA DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 15 PG 94 LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY OAK ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
1144 Lea Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2017 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1144 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage REDWOOD CU |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005962 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1144 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1144 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
| Document Number | 0000040386 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0040386 |
| Name | REDWOOD CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95403 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1144 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
| Document Number | 0000005962 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5962 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1144 LEA DR NOVATO CA 949453306, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1144 Lea Dr was $6,442 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 | $464,342 (+2%) Land $121,869 Building $342,473 | |
| 2025 | $6,442.00 Homeowner's exemption | $455,239 Land $119,479 Building $335,760 |
| 2023 | $6,202.00 (-1.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $437,561 Land $114,840 Building $322,721 |
| 2022 | $6,298.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1144 Lea Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 1144 Lea Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 250 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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