Marin County property record for 16 Sage Grouse Rd, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,954 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $557,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $10,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-551-13 |
| Primary APN | 160-551-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,954 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 16 SAGE GROUSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L137 /PACHECO WOODS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | PACHECO WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
16 Sage Grouse Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2019.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SAGE GROUSE RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200291587 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 SAGE GROUSE RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6640 |
| Document Number | 0000040336 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 40336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 16 SAGE GROUSE RD NOVATO CA 949496640, NOVATO, CA 94949-6640 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Sage Grouse Rd was $10,150 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $832,533 (+2%) Land $327,929 Building $504,604 | |
| 2025 | $10,150.00 Homeowner's exemption | $816,212 Land $321,500 Building $494,712 |
| 2023 | $9,811.00 (+2.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $784,525 Land $309,019 Building $475,506 |
| 2022 | $9,553.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16 Sage Grouse Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1983–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · other causes |
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 16 Sage Grouse Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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