Marin County property record for 1927 Benton Ln, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,965 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2.53 acres (110,544 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,008,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-130-62 |
| Primary APN | 141-130-62 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,965 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 110,544 sqft |
| Garage Area | 723 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1927 BENTON LN |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARION HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 102202 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1927 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201736086 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014419 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1927 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1747 |
| Document Number | 0000036086 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,108.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1927 BENTON LN NOVATO CA 949451747, NOVATO, CA 94945-1747 |
| Document Number | 36087 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36087 |
| Name | MAI SONCHAU V & KIM T TR(PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $730,133 (+2%) Land $234,267 Building $495,866 | |
| 2025 | $9,897.00 (+3.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $715,820 (+4.04%) Land $229,675 Building $486,145 |
| 2023 | $9,519.00 (+2.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $688,029 Land $220,758 Building $467,271 |
| 2022 | $9,291.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · ground movement |
| Claims by Event |
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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 55% of the US · lower than 67% 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 350 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 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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