Marin County property record for 243 Butterfield Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,319 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,339,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $10,287 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125-450-21 |
| Primary APN | 125-450-21 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,319 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 465 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 127 sqft |
| Patio Area | 127 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 243 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 132 |
| Legal Subdivision | NUNES RANCH 20 P. M. 29 IN NOVATO |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 102100 |
243 Butterfield Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20256694 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031701 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Butterfield Dr was $10,287 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 | $1,364,760 (+72.63%) Land $816,000 Building $548,760 | |
| 2025 | $10,287.00 Homeowner's exemption | $790,584 Land $306,608 Building $483,976 |
| 2023 | $9,894.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $759,887 Land $294,703 Building $465,184 |
| 2022 | $9,655.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 243 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 243 Butterfield Dr is high, ranking above 75% 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 | High above 75% of the US · above 51% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 170 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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