153 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 Property Records

Marin County property record for 153 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 977 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$7,580 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Mortgage
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN013-126-09

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN013-126-09

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area977 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address153 PICNIC AVE
CitySAN RAFAEL
StateCA
Zip94901-5056
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL7 /PICNIC VLY
Legal SubdivisionPICNIC VLY
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN RAFAEL
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract112100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address153 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Nov 17, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC
Nov 17, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NORTH AMERICAN TITLE
Jun 13, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Jun 8, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 10, 2020
Transfer Doc0000057808
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address153 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000006826
DateFeb 21, 2020
Instrument2020-0006826
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueJan 1, 2035

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateNov 17, 2020
Property Address153 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056
Document Number0000057808
Instrument DateNov 13, 2020
Instrument2020-0057808
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address153 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056

Mortgage

Document Number0000057809
DateNov 17, 2020
Instrument2020-0057809
Lender
NamePRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueDec 1, 2035

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateNov 17, 2020
Property Address153 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056
Document Number0000057810
Instrument DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument57810
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address153 PICNIC AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949015056, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJun 13, 2018
Property Address153 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056
Document Number0000021161
Instrument DateJun 8, 2018
Instrument21161
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address153 PICNIC AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949015056, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address153 PICNIC AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056
Document Number0000021162
Instrument DateJun 8, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 21, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address153 PICNIC AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949015056, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5056

Mortgage

Document Number0000021162
DateJun 13, 2018
Instrument21162
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJun 12, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
MunicipalitySan Rafael City
Elementary School DistrictSan Rafael City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSan Rafael City High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$460,414 (+2%) Land $266,998 Building $193,416
2025$7,580.00 (+7.03%) Homeowner's exemption$451,385 (+4.04%) Land $261,763 Building $189,622
2023$7,082.00 (+5.15%) Homeowner's exemption$433,859 Land $251,599 Building $182,260
2022$6,735.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 6
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes, Mar 1983 · 2 claims
  • 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemMARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2019–2021)
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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