Marin County property record for 520 Malobar Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,495 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $306,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $8,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-231-30 |
| Primary APN | 143-231-30 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,495 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Area | 692 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 326 sqft |
| Patio Area | 326 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 520 MALOBAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAHIA 01B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 101100 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199455028 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 520 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527 |
| Document Number | 0000040186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0040186 |
| Name | JFQ LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85256 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2031 |
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 | $606,280 (+2%) Land $214,142 Building $392,138 | |
| 2025 | $8,865.00 (+11.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $594,392 (+4.04%) Land $209,943 Building $384,449 |
| 2023 | $7,968.00 (+4.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $571,315 Land $201,792 Building $369,523 |
| 2022 | $7,610.00 |
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 Record median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1980–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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