1169 Lea Dr, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 1169 Lea Dr, Novato, CA 94945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	1.02 acres (44,650 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$1,150,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$15,279 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`153-263-01`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`153-263-01`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,584 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Lot Area	44,650 sqft
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	230 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1169 LEA DR
City	NOVATO
State	CA
Zip	94945-3357
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MAP 1 PG 46 LOT 104
Legal Subdivision	VALLEY OAK ESTATES 02
Legal Lot Number	104
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Township / Civil Division	NOVATO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	101200

Owner

1169 Lea Dr is held in a trust since July 2021.

Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1169 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3357
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202146139
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 4, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0000005754
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	1169 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3357
Document Number	0000046139
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 46
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-0046139
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,265.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Revocable Trust
Address	1169 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3357

Mortgage

Document Number	0000046140
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-0046140

Lender

Name	SYNERGY ONE LENDING
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1169 Lea Dr was $15,279.

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Marin County
Municipality	Novato City
Unified School District	Novato Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,294,783 (+6.1%) Land $757,694 Building $537,089
2025	$15,279.00	$1,220,380 Land $742,840 Building $477,540
2023	$14,749.00 (+2.35%)	$1,173,000 Land $714,000 Building $459,000
2022	$14,410.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1169 Lea Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	10.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
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	Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1169 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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