Marin County property record for 197 Biscayne Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,288 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Transfer Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 184-190-10 |
| Primary APN | 184-190-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Area | 275 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 230 sqft |
| Patio Area | 230 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 197 BISCAYNE DR |
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| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-1508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 3 PG 10 BLK A LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BISCAYNE DRIVE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 110200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 ESPERANZA ST, BELVEDERE TIBURON, CA 94920-1917 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199735911 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028747 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 197 BISCAYNE DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1508 |
| Document Number | 0000028747 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 28747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 256 ESPERANZA ST TIBURON CA 949201917, TIBURON, CA 94920-1917 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 197 BISCAYNE DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1508 |
| Document Number | 0000013870 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 256 ESPERANZA ST TIBURON CA 949201917, TIBURON, CA 94920-1917 |
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | San Rafael City |
| Elementary School District | San Rafael City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | San Rafael City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $408,594 (+2%) Land $139,650 Building $268,944 | |
| 2025 | $7,288.00 (+8.19%) | $400,583 (+4.04%) Land $136,912 Building $263,671 |
| 2023 | $6,736.00 (+5.02%) | $385,031 Land $131,597 Building $253,434 |
| 2022 | $6,414.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 89 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 89 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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