Marin County property record for 5 Josefa Ct, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,630 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-492-49 |
| Primary APN | 160-492-49 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,500 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Garage Area | 502 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 JOSEFA CT |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 73 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE MARIN 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200286538 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016803 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 5 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0003185 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2032 |
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 | $590,715 (+2%) Land $236,345 Building $354,370 | |
| 2025 | $7,630.00 (+3.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $579,135 (+4.04%) Land $231,712 Building $347,423 |
| 2023 | $7,343.00 (+2.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $556,652 Land $222,716 Building $333,936 |
| 2022 | $7,151.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1983–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · other causes |
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 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired, Verizon.
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