Marin County property record for 479 Fairway Dr, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,909 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $920,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,468 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 160-353-11 |
| Primary APN | 160-353-11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,909 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 600 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 479 FAIRWAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-5852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 10 PG 48 LOT 197 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARIN GOLF & CC ESTATES 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 197 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
479 Fairway Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2012.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 479 FAIRWAY DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201240966 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040964 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 479 FAIRWAY DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5852 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 479 FAIRWAY DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000040016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0040016 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 479 Fairway Dr was $5,468.
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 | $330,953 (+2%) Land $49,012 Building $281,941 | |
| 2025 | $5,468.00 Homeowner's exemption | $324,466 Land $48,051 Building $276,415 |
| 2023 | $5,225.00 (+2.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $311,870 Land $46,186 Building $265,684 |
| 2022 | $5,095.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 479 Fairway Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 479 Fairway Dr is moderate, ranking above 66% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 41% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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