Marin County property record for 254 Butterfield Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,319 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,172 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $930,500 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $15,542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125-450-60 |
| Primary APN | 125-450-60 |
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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 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 9,172 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Area | 465 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 277 sqft |
| Patio Area | 277 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 254 BUTTERFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 19 PG 76 LOT 142 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARTRIDGE KNOLLS 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 142 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 102100 |
254 Butterfield Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2006.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 BUTTERFIELD DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200657535 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033210 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Butterfield Dr was $15,542 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 | $1,285,659 (+2%) Land $642,240 Building $643,419 | |
| 2025 | $15,542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,260,453 Land $629,649 Building $630,804 |
| 2023 | $14,989.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,211,518 Land $605,204 Building $606,314 |
| 2022 | $14,639.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 254 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 254 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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