Marin County property record for 223 Butterfield Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,885 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,529 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,195,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $15,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125-450-61 |
| Primary APN | 125-450-61 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,885 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 8,529 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 223 BUTTERFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 19 PG 76 LOT 127 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARTRIDGE KNOLLS 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 127 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 102100 |
223 Butterfield Dr is owned by a company that bought it in October 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 233 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202236390 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 223 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1443 |
| Document Number | 0000036390 |
| Map Reference | VOL 19 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0036390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,314.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1725, KINGS BEACH, CA 96143-1725 |
| Document Number | 0000036391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0036391 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.72% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.72% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.7% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 223 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1443 |
| Document Number | 0000022363 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 BUTTERFIELD DR NOVATO CA 949451443, NOVATO, CA 94945-1443 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 Butterfield Dr was $15,505 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 | $1,268,134 (+2%) Land $742,840 Building $525,294 | |
| 2025 | $15,505.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,243,278 Land $728,280 Building $514,998 |
| 2023 | $14,795.00 (+24.55%) | $1,195,000 Land $700,000 Building $495,000 |
| 2022 | $11,879.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 223 Butterfield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 in force |
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 223 Butterfield Dr is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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