Marin County property record for 20 Taurus Dr, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,601 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $9,436 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125-243-09 |
| Primary APN | 125-243-09 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,601 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,900 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 292 sqft |
| Patio Area | 292 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 20 TAURUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-1922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L301 PLEASANT VALLEY #5 /B13P40 OR |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VLY #5 |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 301 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
20 Taurus Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 TAURUS DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-1922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200920550 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096712 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Taurus Dr was $9,436 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $722,380 (+2%) Land $426,861 Building $295,519 | |
| 2025 | $9,436.00 Homeowner's exemption | $708,217 Land $418,492 Building $289,725 |
| 2023 | $9,078.00 (+2.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $680,724 Land $402,246 Building $278,478 |
| 2022 | $8,834.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Taurus Dr 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 Taurus Dr is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 51% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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