Marin County property record for 1238 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,232 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $23,654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 011-212-16 |
| Primary APN | 011-212-16 |
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| Building Area | 4,232 sqft Gross Area |
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| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1238 4TH ST |
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| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-3009 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN RAFAEL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 111001 |
1238 4th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2019.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 WATERBURY LN, NOVATO, CA 94949-8237 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1238 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026481 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0026481 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHOENIX, AZ 85003 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1238 4TH ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3009 |
| Document Number | 0000018887 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1236 4TH ST SAN RAFAEL CA 949013009, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3009 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1238 4th St was $23,654.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | San Rafael City |
| Elementary School District | San Rafael City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | San Rafael City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,181,879 (+2%) Land $465,093 Building $716,786 | |
| 2025 | $23,654.00 | $1,158,707 Land $455,974 Building $702,733 |
| 2023 | $20,646.00 (-3.99%) | $1,113,720 Land $438,271 Building $675,449 |
| 2022 | $21,503.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1238 4th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2005–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 1238 4th St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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