Marin County property record for 4 Doris Ave, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,087 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 146-164-02 |
| Primary APN | 146-164-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 4 DORIS AVE |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-3814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLWOOD TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
Source: Marin County records · APN 146-164-02
Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 DORIS AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-3814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 07, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200942327 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000451 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4 DORIS AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-3814 |
| Document Number | 0000000451 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-0000451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 4 DORIS AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-3814 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 4 DORIS AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-3814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 DORIS AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-3814 |
| Document Number | 0000023606 |
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| Date | Apr 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023606 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 4 DORIS AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-3814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000043578 |
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| Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0043578 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2049 |
Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Novato City |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $882,482 (+48.17%) Land $342,300 Building $540,182 | |
| 2025 | $8,087.00 (+5.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $595,572 (+5.14%) Land $335,589 Building $259,983 |
| 2023 | $7,686.00 (+13%) Homeowner's exemption | $566,450 Land $322,561 Building $243,889 |
| 2022 | $6,802.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Marin County (06041C), as of October 18, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060411031001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1986–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 256 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA2110003, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT serves 61,691 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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