Marin County property record for 4 Garner Dr, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 151-162-14 |
| Primary APN | 151-162-14 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 348 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 271 sqft |
| Patio Area | 271 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 4 GARNER DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-4428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE RHO 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 170 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 104103 |
4 Garner Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 GARNER DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-4428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Correction Deed |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002104 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4 GARNER DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-4428 |
| Document Number | 0000002105 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0002105 |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 4 GARNER DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-4428 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4 GARNER DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-4428 |
| Document Number | 0000015685 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2006 |
| Instrument | 15685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 4 GARNER DR NOVATO CA 949474428, NOVATO, CA 94947-4428 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Garner Dr was $2,401.
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 | $107,402 (+2%) Land $28,121 Building $79,281 | |
| 2025 | $2,401.00 Homeowner's exemption | $105,297 Land $27,570 Building $77,727 |
| 2023 | $2,253.00 (+2.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,209 Land $26,500 Building $74,709 |
| 2022 | $2,191.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4 Garner 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 | 1 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 4 Garner Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 267 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 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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