Marin County property record for 144 Martin Dr, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 acres (425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,565 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 157-600-25 |
| Primary APN | 157-600-25 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 425 sqft (0.01 acres) |
| Deck Area | 335 sqft |
| Patio Area | 335 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 144 MARTIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RP |
| Legal Description | LANKA VILLAGE UN 136 MAP 000018 00090 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANKA VLG-A CONDO |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 105001 |
144 Martin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 MARTIN DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-6254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200674628 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056764 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 144 MARTIN DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-6254 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 MARTIN DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-6254 |
| Document Number | 0000056818 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0056818 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Martin Dr was $6,565 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 | $450,000 (-4.26%) Land $220,000 Building $230,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,565.00 Homeowner's exemption | $470,000 Land $232,500 Building $237,500 |
| 2023 | $6,564.00 (+4.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $475,000 Land $235,000 Building $240,000 |
| 2022 | $6,294.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 144 Martin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 11 units insured incl. 7 condo units |
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 144 Martin 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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