Marin County property record for 489 Lea Ct, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,461,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-274-03 |
| Primary APN | 153-274-03 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,590 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 10,050 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Area | 466 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 540 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 489 LEA CT |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY OAK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
489 Lea Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOFI LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127541 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004356 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 489 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000027541 |
| Map Reference | VOL 15 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0027541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,607.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 489 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000027542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0027542 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 489 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000041941 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 489 LEA CT NOVATO CA 949453304, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000041941 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 41941 |
| Name | SOFI LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT 84121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Lea Ct was $20,228.
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 | $1,610,823 (+2%) Land $672,372 Building $938,451 | |
| 2025 | $20,228.00 | $1,579,250 Land $659,193 Building $920,057 |
| 2023 | $18,834.00 (-0.47%) | $1,517,943 Land $633,603 Building $884,340 |
| 2022 | $18,923.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 489 Lea Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 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 File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · 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 489 Lea Ct is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 250 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 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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