Marin County property record for 1998 Benton Ln, Novato, CA 94945 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,406 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-152-03 |
| Primary APN | 141-152-03 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 640 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1998 BENTON LN |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L17 /B14P31 M WESTWOOD HILLVIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD HILLVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 102202 |
Source: Marin County records · APN 141-152-03
Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1998 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EXCHANGE BANK |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OCEAN LENDING HOME LOANS INC |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage EXCHANGE BANK |
| Feb 04, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199543064 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1998 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 02, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 760, SANTA ROSA, CA 95402-0760 |
| Document Number | 0000037761 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0037761 |
| Name | EXCHANGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95402 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1998 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000027178 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0027178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | UNISOURCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1998 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000027179 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0027179 |
| Name | OCEAN LENDING HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 1998 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000040713 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0040713 |
| Name | EXCHANGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95402 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 04, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1998 BENTON LN, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000004507 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1998 BENTON LN NOVATO CA 949451746, NOVATO, CA 94945-1746 |
Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $482,449 (+2%) Land $249,927 Building $232,522 | |
| 2025 | $7,406.00 (+4.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $472,989 (+4.04%) Land $245,027 Building $227,962 |
| 2023 | $7,089.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $454,624 Land $235,513 Building $219,111 |
| 2022 | $6,925.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Marin County (06041C), updated October 18, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060411022022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force 6 of 11 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009, ground movement |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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.
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