Marin County property record for 491 Lea Ct, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,414 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Transfer Sep 2018 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-274-04 |
| Primary APN | 153-274-04 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,414 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 10,125 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Area | 466 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 491 LEA CT |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY OAKS ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 LEA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031554 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 491 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000031555 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 491 LEA CT NOVATO CA 949453304, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 491 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000031552 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1140 LEA DR NOVATO CA 949453306, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 491 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000031554 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1140 LEA DR NOVATO CA 949453306, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 491 LEA CT, NOVATO, CA 94945-3304 |
| Document Number | 0000031553 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1140 LEA DR NOVATO CA 949453306, NOVATO, CA 94945-3306 |
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 | $965,952 (+2%) Land $573,534 Building $392,418 | |
| 2025 | $12,961.00 (+3.9%) | $947,015 (+4.04%) Land $562,290 Building $384,725 |
| 2023 | $12,474.00 (+2.36%) | $910,247 Land $540,459 Building $369,788 |
| 2022 | $12,186.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 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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