Marin County property record for 174 Corte Alta, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,379 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,045,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $15,089 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Dec 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-221-14 |
| Primary APN | 160-221-14 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,379 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 55,760 sqft |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 355 sqft |
| Patio Area | 986 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 174 CORTE ALTA |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 9 PG 23 LOT 412 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOMA VERDE 03A |
| Legal Lot Number | 412 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer TIAA FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201731600 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000011594 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611594 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust, 165 |
| Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000011594, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611594 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000034007 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 89 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0034007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000068093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0068093 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000028754 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0028754 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 174 CORTE ALTA, NOVATO, CA 94949-6010 |
| Document Number | 0000031600 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,149.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 174 CODE ALTA CT NOVATO CA 94949, NOVATO, CA 94949 |
| Document Number | 31601 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31601 |
| Name | TIAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 7, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
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 | $1,212,785 (+2%) Land $696,336 Building $516,449 | |
| 2025 | $15,089.00 (+3.65%) | $1,189,011 (+4.04%) Land $682,686 Building $506,325 |
| 2023 | $14,558.00 (+2.77%) | $1,142,843 Land $656,178 Building $486,665 |
| 2022 | $14,166.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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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