Marin County property record for 1545 Hill Rd, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,228 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $14,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140-352-28 |
| Primary APN | 140-352-28 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,228 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 454 sqft |
| Patio Area | 454 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1545 HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-4001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L2 /B20P23 OR NOVATO RANCH |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVATO RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
1545 Hill Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1545 HILL RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-4001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200579872 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1545 HILL RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-4001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019980 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0019980 |
| Name | CHEVRON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94607 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1545 Hill Rd was $14,270.
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 | $1,140,808 (+2%) Land $757,519 Building $383,289 | |
| 2025 | $14,270.00 | $1,118,447 Land $742,671 Building $375,776 |
| 2023 | $13,767.00 (+2.37%) | $1,075,025 Land $713,838 Building $361,187 |
| 2022 | $13,448.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1545 Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1545 Hill Rd 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 | 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 633 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 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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