Marin County property record for 17 Friendly Ln, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,823 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.32 acres (57,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $19,495 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 141-101-17 |
| Primary APN | 141-101-17 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 3,823 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 57,500 sqft |
| Street Address | 17 FRIENDLY LN |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | MAP J2 525 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION ONE SWEETSER RANCH |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 102202 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RPM MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20179939 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 17 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000074452 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0074452 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 17 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000046495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0046495 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 17 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CO OF CALIFORNI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000030405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0030405 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17 FRIENDLY LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-2151 |
| Document Number | 0000009939 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0009939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,512.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 108 ROSS AVE APT 3, 3, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-2940 |
| Document Number | 0000009940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0009940 |
| Name | RPM MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
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 | $1,660,042 (+2%) Land $1,065,393 Building $594,649 | |
| 2025 | $19,495.00 (+5.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,627,494 (+6.11%) Land $1,044,504 Building $582,990 |
| 2023 | $18,517.00 (+2.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,533,812 Land $1,003,950 Building $529,862 |
| 2022 | $18,095.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · ground movement |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 483 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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