1982 Benton Ln, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 1982 Benton Ln, Novato, CA 94945 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,651 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$1,255,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$15,879 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
May 2026 Sale
+ 8 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN141-152-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN141-152-01

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,651 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)
Garage Area483 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area294 sqft
Patio Area294 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1982 BENTON LN
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94945-1746
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 15
Legal SubdivisionWESTWOOD HILLVIEW
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract102202

Owner

Source: Marin County records · APN 141-152-01

Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
May 08, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 10, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Mar 17, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Mar 17, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Mar 17, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Mar 22, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 22, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer
Feb 07, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 29, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 08, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 08, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202613530
Prior Transfer DateFeb 11, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000003371
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJul 21, 2026
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000021065
Instrument DateJul 13, 2026
Instrument202621065
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$134,653.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

Mortgage

Document Number0000021066,
DateJul 21, 2026
Instrument202621066
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.48%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

May 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMay 08, 2026
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000013530
Instrument DateMay 04, 2026
Instrument2026.13530
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$139,430.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

April 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateApr 10, 2023
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000008940
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 31
Instrument DateApr 07, 2023
Instrument2023-0008940
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, ELEVATED TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,347.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

Mortgage

Document Number0000008941
DateApr 10, 2023
Instrument2023-0008941
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2053

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMar 17, 2023
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000005479
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 31
Instrument DateMar 13, 2023
Instrument2023-0005479
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3160 CROW CANYON RD, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-1368

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMar 17, 2023
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000005480
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 31
Instrument DateMar 10, 2023
Instrument2023-0005480
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,347.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMar 17, 2023
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000005478
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 31
Instrument DateMar 09, 2023
Instrument2023-0005478
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2030 LOVALL VALLEY RD, SONOMA, CA 95476-4868

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMar 22, 2022
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000012110
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 31
Instrument DateMar 17, 2022
Instrument2022-0012110
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 05, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

March 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMar 22, 2022
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000012109
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 31
Instrument DateMar 17, 2022
Instrument2022-0012109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 05, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateFeb 07, 2022
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000004771
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 31
Instrument DateFeb 03, 2022
Instrument2022-0004771
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMar 29, 2018
Property Address1982 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746
Document Number0000011022
Instrument DateMar 23, 2018
Instrument11022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 09, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1982 BENTON LN NOVATO CA 949451746, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,299,970 (+2%) Land $769,370 Building $530,600
2025$15,879.00 (+9.64%)$1,274,490 (+10.83%) Land $754,290 Building $520,200
2023$14,483.00 (+26.87%)$1,150,000 Land $700,000 Building $450,000
2022$11,416.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Marin County (06041C), updated October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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