Marin County property record for 159 Michele Cir, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,158 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,210,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $15,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125-311-17 |
| Primary APN | 125-311-17 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,158 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 10,640 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 572 sqft |
| Patio Area | 572 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 159 MICHELE CIR |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-1989 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VLY #6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 323 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
159 Michele Cir is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2026.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MICHELE CIR, NOVATO, CA 94947-1989 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263708 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 MICHELE CIR, NOVATO, CA 94947-1989 |
| Document Number | 0000003708 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0003708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,331.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 MICHELE CIR, NOVATO, CA 94947-1989 |
| Document Number | 0000003709 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0003709 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Michele Cir was $15,746.
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 | $1,326,000 (+4%) Land $785,400 Building $540,600 | |
| 2025 | $15,746.00 | $1,275,000 Land $750,000 Building $525,000 |
| 2023 | $2,918.00 (+2.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,662 Land $33,579 Building $111,083 |
| 2022 | $2,837.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 Michele Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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 Michele Cir is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 41% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 278 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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