Marin County property record for 489 Wilson Ave, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,778 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 3.33 acres (145,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,950,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $27,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146-321-48 |
| Primary APN | 146-321-48 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,778 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 145,490 sqft |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Deck Area | 737 sqft |
| Patio Area | 737 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 489 WILSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-4239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 13 PG 63 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP LANDS OF TESTA |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FJM PRIVATE MORTGAGE FUND LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202148195 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 489 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 489 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
| Document Number | 0000073229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0073229 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 489 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 489 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
| Document Number | 0000061503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0061503 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 489 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
| Document Number | 0000048195 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0048195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,145.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 489 WILSON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
| Document Number | 0000048196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0048196 |
| Name | FJM PRIVATE MORTGAGE FUND LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PETALUMA, CA 94954 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $2,110,719 (+2%) Land $1,082,420 Building $1,028,299 | |
| 2025 | $27,695.00 (+2.97%) | $2,069,340 (+4.04%) Land $1,061,200 Building $1,008,140 |
| 2023 | $26,897.00 (+16.46%) | $1,989,000 Land $1,020,000 Building $969,000 |
| 2022 | $23,095.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 64% 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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