Marin County property record for 196 Spencer Ave, Sausalito, CA 94965
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,524 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,009 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $671,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $15,191 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 065-181-13 |
| Primary APN | 065-181-13 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,524 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,009 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Deck Area | 872 sqft |
| Patio Area | 872 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 SPENCER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAUSALITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94965-2051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | MAP B3 627 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 130201 |
196 Spencer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 SPENCER AVE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965-2051 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199727839 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007897 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Spencer Ave was $15,191 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Sausalito City |
| Elementary School District | Sausalito Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,118,153 (+2%) Land $484,960 Building $633,193 | |
| 2025 | $15,191.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,096,229 Land $475,451 Building $620,778 |
| 2023 | $14,069.00 (+1.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,053,667 Land $456,991 Building $596,676 |
| 2022 | $13,875.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 196 Spencer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1992 · rainfall accumulation |
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 196 Spencer Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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