Marin County property record for 20 Ruben Ct, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.381 acres (16,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,339 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125-261-11 |
| Primary APN | 125-261-11 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,590 sqft (0.381 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 540 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 20 RUBEN CT |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-1917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L83 / B12P38 PLEASANT VALLEY #2 M |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VLY 02 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
20 Ruben Ct is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2019 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 RUBEN CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-1917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200355856 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 RUBEN CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-1917 |
| Document Number | 0000045207 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 45207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 20 RUBEN CT NOVATO CA 949471917, NOVATO, CA 94947-1917 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Ruben Ct was $10,339 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Novato City |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $808,930 (+2%) Land $443,148 Building $365,782 | |
| 2025 | $10,339.00 Homeowner's exemption | $793,070 Land $434,460 Building $358,610 |
| 2023 | $9,958.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $762,282 Land $417,594 Building $344,688 |
| 2022 | $9,727.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Ruben Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Ruben Ct is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT serves 61,691 people · EPA ID CA2110003 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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