Marin County property record for 1527 Buchanan St, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $855,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,876 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 151-082-01 |
| Primary APN | 151-082-01 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 388 sqft |
| Patio Area | 388 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1527 BUCHANAN ST |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-4466 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 104103 |
1527 Buchanan St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1527 BUCHANAN ST, NOVATO, CA 94947-4466 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202065316 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1527 BUCHANAN ST, NOVATO, CA 94947-4466 |
| Document Number | 0000065316 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 65316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $941.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1527 BUCHANAN ST NOVATO CA 949474466, NOVATO, CA 94947-4466 |
| Document Number | 65317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 65317 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1527 Buchanan St was $11,876.
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 | $943,970 (+2%) Land $529,948 Building $414,022 | |
| 2025 | $11,876.00 | $925,468 Land $519,561 Building $405,907 |
| 2023 | $11,451.00 (+2.35%) | $889,542 Land $499,392 Building $390,150 |
| 2022 | $11,188.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1527 Buchanan St 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 | 5 in force |
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 1527 Buchanan 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 | Indirect within 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 424 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: AT&T, Verizon.
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