17 Lawrence Dr, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 17 Lawrence Dr, Novato, CA 94945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Last Sale	$880,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$11,844 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Transfer Apr 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`153-232-01`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`153-232-01`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,635 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage Area	483 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	35 sqft
Patio Area	35 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17 LAWRENCE DR
City	NOVATO
State	CA
Zip	94945-3302
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MAP D3 526
Legal Subdivision	GNOSS ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Township / Civil Division	NOVATO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	101200

Owner

17 Lawrence Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2021 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 21, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 14, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Sep 14, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202042863
Last Transfer Date	Jan 20, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000004166
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2021
Property Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302
Document Number	0000017990
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 53
Instrument Date	Mar 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-0017990
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2021
Property Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302
Document Number	0000025636
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 53
Instrument Date	Mar 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-0025636
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Jan 21, 2021
Property Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302
Document Number	0000004166
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2021
Instrument	4166
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	17 LAWRENCE DR NOVATO CA 949453302, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302

September 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2020
Property Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302
Document Number	0000042862
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2020
Instrument	42862
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	45 BOGEY LN NOVATO CA 949495801, NOVATO, CA 94949-5801

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2020
Property Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302
Document Number	0000042863
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 53
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2020
Instrument	2020-0042863
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$968.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	17 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042864
Date	Sep 14, 2020
Instrument	2020-0042864

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Lawrence Dr was $11,844 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Marin County
Municipality	Novato City
Unified School District	Novato Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$971,572 (+2%) Land $607,233 Building $364,339
2025	$11,844.00 Homeowner's exemption	$952,529 Land $595,331 Building $357,198
2023	$11,444.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$915,552 Land $572,220 Building $343,332
2022	$11,173.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 17 Lawrence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 13 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1980–1982)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1982 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 17 Lawrence Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 509 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Unwired.

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