Marin County property record for 17 Josefa Ct, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $799,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,300 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-492-38 |
| Primary APN | 160-492-38 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,940 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,375 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 JOSEFA CT |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 15 PG 92 LOT 62 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW HEIGHTS #3 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
17 Josefa Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201828424 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015006 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Document Number | 0000028424 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $878.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 17 JOSEFA CT NOVATO CA 949496627, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Josefa Ct was $11,300 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 | $909,109 (+2%) Land $364,099 Building $545,010 | |
| 2025 | $11,300.00 Homeowner's exemption | $891,284 Land $356,960 Building $534,324 |
| 2023 | $10,917.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $856,679 Land $343,100 Building $513,579 |
| 2022 | $10,657.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Josefa Ct 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 17 Josefa Ct is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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