Marin County property record for 1981 Marion Ave, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,140,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $13,968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-152-09 |
| Primary APN | 141-152-09 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 345 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1981 MARION AVE |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD HILLVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 102202 |
Source: Marin County records · APN 141-152-09
Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 MAIN DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2520 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 27, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CASTLE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202221409 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008215 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1981 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753 |
| Document Number | 0000008215 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0008215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 MAIN DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2520 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1981 MARION AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-1753 |
| Document Number | 0000021409 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0021409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,254.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 178 MAIN DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000021410 |
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| Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0021410 |
| Name | CASTLE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2062 |
Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $1,104,000 (-8.74%) Land $620,000 Building $484,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,968.00 (-7.84%) | $1,209,768 (+4.04%) Land $679,168 Building $530,600 |
| 2023 | $15,157.00 (+607.94%) | $1,162,800 Land $652,800 Building $510,000 |
| 2022 | $2,141.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 18, 2023 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · ground movement |
| Claims by Event |
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| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 466 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT serves 61,691 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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