Marin County property record for 162 Emerson Ave, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,787 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $839,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 157-732-20 |
| Primary APN | 157-732-20 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,058 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 4,787 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 532 sqft |
| Patio Area | 532 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 162 EMERSON AVE |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHGATE PH I |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 105002 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201543772 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054247 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 162 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6166 |
| Document Number | 0000054248 |
| Map Reference | VOL 21 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0054248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 162 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6166 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 162 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6166 |
| Document Number | 0000054247 |
| Map Reference | VOL 21 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0054247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| 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 | 162 EMERSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94949-6166 |
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 | $823,696 (+2%) Land $377,190 Building $446,506 | |
| 2025 | $11,581.00 (-9.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $807,550 (+4.04%) Land $369,796 Building $437,754 |
| 2023 | $12,763.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $776,197 Land $355,439 Building $420,758 |
| 2022 | $12,510.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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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