Marin County property record for 18 Arnold Dr, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 157-740-12 |
| Primary APN | 157-740-12 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,783 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 2,160 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Garage Area | 194 sqft |
| Deck Area | 38 sqft |
| Patio Area | 362 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 18 ARNOLD DR |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMILTON PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 105002 |
18 Arnold Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 ARNOLD DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-6265 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20257822 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007366 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 18 ARNOLD DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-6265 |
| Document Number | 0000063348 |
| Map Reference | VOL 21 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0063348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $940.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 18 AMOLD DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949 |
| Document Number | 0000063349 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0063349 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Arnold Dr was $12,430.
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 | $882,300 (-2.53%) Land $357,000 Building $525,300 | |
| 2025 | $12,430.00 Homeowner's exemption | $905,203 Land $318,360 Building $586,843 |
| 2023 | $12,876.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $870,060 Land $306,000 Building $564,060 |
| 2022 | $12,607.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18 Arnold Dr in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 18 Arnold Dr is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% 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 391 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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