Marin County property record for 1946 Benton Ln, Novato, CA 94945 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,296 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $692,500 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $11,567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-151-11 |
| Primary APN | 141-151-11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,296 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Deck Area | 45 sqft |
| Patio Area | 445 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1946 BENTON LN |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 14 PG 31 LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD HILLVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 102202 |
Source: Marin County records · APN 141-151-11
Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1946 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20075676 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062641 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1946 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1744 |
| Document Number | 0000062641 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0062641 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1946 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1744 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1946 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1946 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1744 |
| Document Number | 0000024589 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0024589 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75254 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Novato City |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $946,279 (+2%) Land $655,905 Building $290,374 | |
| 2025 | $11,567.00 (+3.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $927,728 (+4.04%) Land $643,046 Building $284,682 |
| 2023 | $11,175.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $891,710 Land $618,081 Building $273,629 |
| 2022 | $10,910.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Marin County (06041C), updated October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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