187 Butterfield Dr, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 187 Butterfield Dr, Novato, CA 94945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,827 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	0.426 acres (18,560 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$1,325,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$18,127 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`125-450-35`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`125-450-35`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	2,827 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Lot Area	18,560 sqft (0.426 acres)
Garage Area	691 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	390 sqft
Deck Area	106 sqft
Patio Area	106 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	187 BUTTERFIELD DR
City	NOVATO
State	CA
Zip	94945-1440
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	L118 /B19P76 M PARTRIDGE KNOLLS #2
Legal Subdivision	PARTRIDGE KNOLLS 02
Legal Tract	2
Legal Lot Number	118
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Township / Civil Division	NOVATO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	102100

Owner

187 Butterfield Dr is held in a trust since January 2021.

Source: Marin County records, as of August 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	187 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1440
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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
Jan 11, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LENDUS LLC
Aug 20, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Aug 20, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 11, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201929804
Last Transfer Date	Jan 4, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000002023
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2021
Property Address	187 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1440
Document Number	0000002023
Map Reference	VOL 19 PG 76
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2021
Instrument	2021-0002023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

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	187 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1440

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002024
Date	Jan 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-0002024

Lender

Name	LENDUS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Aug 20, 2019
Property Address	187 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1440
Document Number	0000029804
Map Reference	VOL 19 PG 76
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2019
Instrument	2019-0029804
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Et Al (and Others)
Address	187 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1440

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029805
Date	Aug 20, 2019
Instrument	2019-0029805

Lender

Name	SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Aug 20, 2019
Property Address	187 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1440
Document Number	0000029806
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2019
Instrument	29806
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	187 BUTTERFIELD DR NOVATO CA 949451440, NOVATO, CA 94945-1440

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 187 Butterfield Dr was $18,127.

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		$1,478,037 (+2%) Land $836,625 Building $641,412
2025	$18,127.00	$1,449,059 Land $820,222 Building $628,837
2023	$17,502.00 (+2.38%)	$1,392,799 Land $788,377 Building $604,422
2022	$17,095.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 187 Butterfield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 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

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 187 Butterfield Dr is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 65% of the US · lower than 60% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 159 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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