Marin County property record for 15 Friendly Ln, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,075 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.579 acres (25,208 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 141-101-21 |
| Primary APN | 141-101-21 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,075 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,208 sqft (0.579 acres) |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 540 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 15 FRIENDLY LN |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 4 PG 49 LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWEETSER RANCH 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 102202 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021305 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000021305 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0021305 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 15 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000021306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0021306 |
| Name | REDWOOD CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $395,499 (+2%) Land $145,023 Building $250,476 | |
| 2025 | $4,996.00 (+4.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $387,744 (+4.04%) Land $142,179 Building $245,565 |
| 2023 | $4,795.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $372,690 Land $136,659 Building $236,031 |
| 2022 | $4,677.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · ground movement |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 483 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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