1951 Marion Ave, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 1951 Marion Ave, Novato, CA 94945

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,008 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,350 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,100,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$14,683 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN141-152-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN141-152-11

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area2,008 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
Garage Area483 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area1,300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1951 MARION AVE
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94945-1753
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionL25 /B14P31 OR WESTWOOD HILLVIEW
Legal SubdivisionWESTWOOD HILLVIEW
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract102202

Owner

Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1951 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 9, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 16, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202145013
Prior Transfer DateAug 24, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000007648
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJul 9, 2021
Property Address1951 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753
Document Number0000045013
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 31
Instrument DateJun 28, 2021
Instrument2021-0045013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2021
Title CompanyCAL LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,210.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1951 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753

Mortgage

Document Number0000045014
DateJul 9, 2021
Instrument2021-0045014
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

September 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateSep 16, 2020
Property Address1951 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753
Document Number0000043259
Instrument DateAug 24, 2020
Instrument43259
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1951 MARION AVE NOVATO CA 949451753, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateFeb 4, 2021
Property Address1951 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753
Document Number0000007648
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 31
Instrument DateAug 24, 2020
Instrument2021-0007648
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1951 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
MunicipalityNovato City
Unified School DistrictNovato Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,190,661 (+2%) Land $784,754 Building $405,907
2025$14,683.00 (+5.49%) Homeowner's exemption$1,167,320 (+4.04%) Land $769,370 Building $397,950
2023$13,919.00 (+2.54%) Homeowner's exemption$1,122,000 Land $739,500 Building $382,500
2022$13,574.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1982–2009)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 8
Most Recent ClaimJun 2009 · ground movement
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Mar 1995 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Feb 1986 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 2 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 63% of the US · lower than 61% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT
serves 61,691 people · EPA ID CA2110003
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 466 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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