Marin County property record for 480 Wilson Ave, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,649 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $619,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $9,823 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Loan Modification Dec 2016 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146-322-34 |
| Primary APN | 146-322-34 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,649 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 43,632 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 621 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 480 WILSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-4236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTRIDGE 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
480 Wilson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2011.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201140327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 480 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4236 |
| Document Number | 0000008716 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 480 WILSON AVE NOVATO CA 949474236, NOVATO, CA 94947-4236 |
| Document Number | 0000008716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8716 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 4, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 480 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4236 |
| Document Number | 0000006621 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 480 WILSON AVE NOVATO CA 949474236, NOVATO, CA 94947-4236 |
| Document Number | 0000006621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6621 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 14, 2047 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 480 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4236 |
| Document Number | 0000004986 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 480 WILSON AVE NOVATO CA 949474236, NOVATO, CA 94947-4236 |
| Document Number | 0000004986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4986 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 2, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Wilson Ave was $9,823.
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 | $793,000 (+2%) Land $384,330 Building $408,670 | |
| 2025 | $9,823.00 | $777,457 Land $376,797 Building $400,660 |
| 2023 | $9,480.00 (+2.76%) | $747,275 Land $362,169 Building $385,106 |
| 2022 | $9,225.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 480 Wilson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1980–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 480 Wilson Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 69 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 |
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