12 Oak Forest Rd, Novato, CA 94949 Property Records

Marin County property record for 12 Oak Forest Rd, Novato, CA 94949

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,748 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.713 acres (31,050 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,127,500 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill$16,741 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Dec 2022 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN160-511-25

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN160-511-25

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area2,748 sqft Living Area
Basement Area132 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area31,050 sqft (0.713 acres)
Garage Area502 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area1,173 sqft
Patio Area1,173 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address12 OAK FOREST RD
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94949-6632
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMAP E4 546
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE MARIN 01
Legal Lot Number179
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract104200

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address12 OAK FOREST RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6632
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 3, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 21, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Jun 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MUFG UNION BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 30, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201655634
Prior Transfer DateOct 25, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000069884
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateAug 3, 2023
Property Address12 OAK FOREST RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6632
Document Number0000019262
Map ReferenceVOL 15 PG 92
Instrument DateAug 1, 2023
Instrument2023-0019262
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address12 OAK FOREST RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6632

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address12 OAK FOREST RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6632
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 OAK FOREST RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6632

Mortgage

Document Number0000040725
DateDec 21, 2022
Instrument2022-0040725
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 2, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address12 OAK FOREST RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6632
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000025214
DateJun 17, 2020
Instrument2020-0025214
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 6, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,332,752 (+2%) Land $769,450 Building $563,302
2025$16,741.00 (+3.56%)$1,306,622 (+4.04%) Land $754,364 Building $552,258
2023$16,166.00 (+2.36%)$1,255,891 Land $725,075 Building $530,816
2022$15,793.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1983–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimJan 2019 · other causes

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 64% of the US · lower than 61% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT
serves 61,691 people · EPA ID CA2110003
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25

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