Marin County property record for 238 Butterfield Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,767 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,330 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125-450-16 |
| Primary APN | 125-450-16 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 10,767 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 337 sqft |
| Patio Area | 337 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 238 BUTTERFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L146 /B19P76 M PARTRIDGE KNOLLS #2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARTRIDGE KNOLLS 02 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 146 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 102100 |
238 Butterfield Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1997.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 238 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1442 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ADVANTAGE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0047537 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Butterfield Dr was $8,330 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 | $627,458 (+2%) Land $239,245 Building $388,213 | |
| 2025 | $8,330.00 Homeowner's exemption | $615,157 Land $234,555 Building $380,602 |
| 2023 | $7,996.00 (+2.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $591,272 Land $225,447 Building $365,825 |
| 2022 | $7,799.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 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 238 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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