Marin County property record for 159 Emerson Ave, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,340 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,835 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,127,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $16,917 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 157-734-02 |
| Primary APN | 157-734-02 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,340 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 179 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 4,835 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Garage Area | 444 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 520 sqft |
| Patio Area | 520 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 159 EMERSON AVE |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHGATE SUB PH II |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 105002 |
159 Emerson Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2020.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202049164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6167 |
| Document Number | 0000014385 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 159 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6167 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6167 |
| Document Number | 0000049164 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1998 PG 119 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0049164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,239.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 159 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6167 |
| Document Number | 0000049165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0049165 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Emerson Ave was $16,917.
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 | $1,244,275 (+2%) Land $552,030 Building $692,245 | |
| 2025 | $16,917.00 | $1,219,887 Land $541,210 Building $678,677 |
| 2023 | $17,904.00 (+2.1%) | $1,172,530 Land $520,200 Building $652,330 |
| 2022 | $17,536.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Emerson Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 159 Emerson Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
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