Marin County property record for 1211 4th St, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,745 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-183-22 |
| Primary APN | 141-183-22 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1211 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP B2 526 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF SWEETSER RANCH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 102203 |
1211 4th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2003.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1211 4TH ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199930830 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022074 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1211 4TH ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2305 |
| Document Number | 0000004529 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1211 4TH ST NOVATO CA 949452305, NOVATO, CA 94945-2305 |
| Document Number | 0000004529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4529 |
| Name | SF FIRE CU |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1211 4th St was $6,745 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 | $476,489 (+2%) Land $223,854 Building $252,635 | |
| 2025 | $6,745.00 Homeowner's exemption | $467,147 Land $219,465 Building $247,682 |
| 2023 | $6,471.00 (+2.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $449,011 Land $210,945 Building $238,066 |
| 2022 | $6,319.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1211 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 1211 4th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Unwired.
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