Marin County property record for 197 Birch Ave, Corte Madera, CA 94925
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,173 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $21,155 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 024-182-02 |
| Primary APN | 024-182-02 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,173 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 248 sqft |
| Patio Area | 248 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 197 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CORTE MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94925-1045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 20 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADERA GARDENS SUB #10 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 121100 |
Source: Marin County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 BIRCH AVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925-1045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201325185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 197 BIRCH AVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925-1045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 197 BIRCH AVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925-1045 |
| Document Number | 0000008820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0008820 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Corte Madera Town |
| Elementary School District | Larkspur Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,632,800 (+2%) Land $1,067,600 Building $565,200 | |
| 2025 | $21,155.00 (+7.74%) | $1,600,794 (+4.04%) Land $1,046,673 Building $554,121 |
| 2023 | $19,636.00 (+0.85%) | $1,538,640 Land $1,006,034 Building $532,606 |
| 2022 | $19,471.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 89 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 89 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 68 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 68 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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