Marin County property record for 27 Lawrence Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,413 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-242-11 |
| Primary APN | 153-242-11 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L59 /B12P112 M GNOSS ESTATES #2 |
| Legal Subdivision | GNOSS ESTATES 02 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
27 Lawrence Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2021.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer UNISOURCE |
| May 27, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004581 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000058425 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0058425 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000004581 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR NOVATO CA 949453302, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000020818 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | UNISOURCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR NOVATO CA 949453302, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000020816 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 112 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0020816 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | UNISOURCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 27 LAWRENCE DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000020817 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0020817 |
| Name | NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Lawrence Dr was $4,413 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 | $318,153 (+2%) Land $130,102 Building $188,051 | |
| 2025 | $4,413.00 Homeowner's exemption | $311,916 Land $127,551 Building $184,365 |
| 2023 | $4,497.00 (+2.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $299,804 Land $122,598 Building $177,206 |
| 2022 | $4,383.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 27 Lawrence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 27 Lawrence Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 509 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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