Marin County property record for 1565 Center Rd, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,093 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,514 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 140-201-10 |
| Primary APN | 140-201-10 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,093 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Area | 409 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 235 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1565 CENTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-4028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L10 VILLA ANITA SUBD / |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLA ANITA |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
1565 Center Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1565 CENTER RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-4028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201434900 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000509 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1565 Center Rd was $8,514.
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 | $588,402 (+2%) Land $239,038 Building $349,364 | |
| 2025 | $8,514.00 | $576,867 Land $234,352 Building $342,515 |
| 2023 | $7,636.00 (-4.37%) | $554,471 Land $225,254 Building $329,217 |
| 2022 | $7,985.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1565 Center Rd in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 77 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 288 units insured incl. 211 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 94 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 94 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, 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 1565 Center Rd 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 | 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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