Marin County property record for 162 Corte Alta, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,321 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.696 acres (30,330 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,733 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-221-13 |
| Primary APN | 160-221-13 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,321 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 30,330 sqft (0.696 acres) |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 162 CORTE ALTA |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LOMA VERDA #3A |
| Legal Lot Number | 411 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
162 Corte Alta is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202046622 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078931 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 162 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000046622 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0046622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $292.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 162 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000046623 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0046623 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 162 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000004713 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $968.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 162 CORTE ALTA NOVATO CA 949496010, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 162 Corte Alta was $12,733.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,021,292 (+2%) Land $615,096 Building $406,196 | |
| 2025 | $12,733.00 | $1,001,272 Land $603,039 Building $398,233 |
| 2023 | $12,812.00 (+7.2%) | $962,393 Land $579,623 Building $382,770 |
| 2022 | $11,952.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 162 Corte Alta in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 162 Corte Alta is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 571 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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