Marin County property record for 44 Montego Key, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,640 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $969,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $21,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 157-202-02 |
| Primary APN | 157-202-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,640 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 9,920 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 1,321 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,321 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 44 MONTEGO KY |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-5323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L155 BE-MARIN KEY #1-A /B11P58 M |
| Legal Subdivision | BEL-MARIN KEYS 01-A |
| Legal Lot Number | 153 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 104300 |
44 Montego Key is held in a trust since April 2003.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 MONTEGO KY, NOVATO, CA 94949-5323 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200341607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 44 MONTEGO KY, NOVATO, CA 94949-5323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 MONTEGO KY, NOVATO, CA 94949-5323 |
| Document Number | 0000032383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0032383 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 9, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 44 MONTEGO KY, NOVATO, CA 94949-5323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC NATL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0031800 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 44 MONTEGO KY, NOVATO, CA 94949-5323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 MONTEGO KY, NOVATO, CA 94949-5323 |
| Document Number | 0000049273 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0049273 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.36% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.36% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.36% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Montego Key was $21,496.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,531,843 (+2%) Land $716,422 Building $815,421 | |
| 2025 | $21,496.00 | $1,501,812 Land $702,377 Building $799,435 |
| 2023 | $18,966.00 (+2.75%) | $1,443,511 Land $675,110 Building $768,401 |
| 2022 | $18,458.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 44 Montego Key in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 281 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 281 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 |
| 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 44 Montego Key is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 199 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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