Marin County property record for 445 School Rd, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 1.89 acres (82,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $19,314 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-360-19 |
| Primary APN | 143-360-19 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 2,002 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 82,720 sqft |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Patio Area | 364 sqft |
| Street Address | 445 SCHOOL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 17 PG 85 LOT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 101100 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 SCHOOL RD, NOVATO, CA 94945-2751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024972 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000101511 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 445 SCHOOL RD, NOVATO, CA 94945-2751 |
| Document Number | 0000000972 |
| Map Reference | VOL 17 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0000972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,760.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 445 SCHOOL RD, NOVATO, CA 94945-2751 |
| Document Number | 0000000973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0000973 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
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 | $1,664,640 (+2%) Land $1,040,400 Building $624,240 | |
| 2025 | $19,314.00 (+953.68%) | $1,632,000 (+1,467%) Land $1,020,000 Building $612,000 |
| 2023 | $1,833.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,148 Land $47,129 Building $57,019 |
| 2022 | $1,776.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1980–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 30 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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