1401 Chase St, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 1401 Chase St, Novato, CA 94945

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.568 acres (24,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$192,500 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$7,778 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
May 2022 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN143-021-12

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN143-021-12

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area884 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area24,750 sqft (0.568 acres)
Deck Area12 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address1401 CHASE ST
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94945-2521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract101200

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 18, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 20, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Dec 9, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Dec 9, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
DRYDEN INVESTMENT FUND LLC
Nov 12, 2021Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Oct 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
BANK OF THE WEST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202226829
Prior Transfer DateJul 11, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000026829
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJul 18, 2022
Property Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521
Document Number0000026829
Instrument DateJul 11, 2022
Instrument2022-0026829
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$211.75
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521

Mortgage

Document Number0000026830
DateJul 18, 2022
Instrument2022-0026830
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2052

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMay 20, 2022
Property Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521
Document Number0000020557
Instrument DateMay 20, 2022
Instrument2022-0020557
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateDec 9, 2021
Property Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521
Document Number0000072274
Instrument DateDec 6, 2021
Instrument2021-0072274
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$591.25
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14 SUNNYHILL RD, NOVATO, CA 94945-2318

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateDec 9, 2021
Property Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521
Document Number0000072275
Instrument DateDec 2, 2021
Instrument2021-0072275
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14 SUNNYHILL RD, NOVATO, CA 94945-2318

Mortgage

Document Number0000072276
DateDec 9, 2021
Instrument2021-0072276
Lender
NameDRYDEN INVESTMENT FUND LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term25 Months
DueJan 1, 2024

November 2021: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateNov 12, 2021
Property Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521
Document Number0000068294
Instrument DateNov 9, 2021
Instrument2021-0068294
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$453.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2300 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965-1767

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address1401 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2521
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2015 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD 100, 100, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278-1230

Mortgage

Document Number0000062902
DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument2021-0062902
Lender
NameBANK OF THE WEST
TypeBank
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$581,800 (+2%) Land $378,847 Building $202,953
2025$7,778.00 (+3.97%)$570,395 (+4.04%) Land $371,420 Building $198,975
2023$7,481.00 (+2.33%)$548,250 Land $357,000 Building $191,250
2022$7,311.00

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1980–1982)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 4
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within 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 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Unwired.

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