Marin County property record for 38 Richardson Rd, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,340 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,140,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10,090 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 157-730-33 |
| Primary APN | 157-730-33 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,340 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 179 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 4,609 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Garage Area | 652 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHGATE SUB PH 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 105002 |
38 Richardson Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2020 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Jan 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201831003 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Number | 0000036562 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0036562 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Number | 0000026396 |
| Map Reference | VOL 21 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0026396 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Number | 0000026397 |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0026397 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.95% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.95% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Number | 0000000447 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD NOVATO CA 949496170, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Number | 0000031003 |
| Map Reference | VOL21 PG65 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0031003 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Number | 0000031004 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0031004 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.95% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.65% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.9% |
| Index | LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
| Document Number | 0000009737 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Instrument | 9737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 38 RICHARDSON RD NOVATO CA 949496170, NOVATO, CA 94949-6170 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Richardson Rd was $10,090 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 | $649,412 (+2%) Land $238,953 Building $410,459 | |
| 2025 | $10,090.00 Homeowner's exemption | $636,679 Land $234,268 Building $402,411 |
| 2023 | $11,273.00 (+2.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $611,959 Land $225,172 Building $386,787 |
| 2022 | $11,047.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 38 Richardson Rd in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 38 Richardson Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 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 |
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