Marin County property record for 521 McClay Rd, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,124 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2.14 acres (93,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,704,500 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $24,168 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146-180-36 |
| Primary APN | 146-180-36 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,124 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 93,500 sqft |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 521 MCCLAY RD |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-3859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVATO RANCH |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3859 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 6, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201739772 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021024 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 521 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3859 |
| Document Number | 0000039772 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39772 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,874.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1 WOODLAND PL KENTFIELD CA 949042647, KENTFIELD, CA 94904-2647 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 521 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3859 |
| Document Number | 0000039771 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 491 WILSON AVE NOVATO CA 949474239, NOVATO, CA 94947-4239 |
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 | $2,096,724 (+2%) Land $1,015,490 Building $1,081,234 | |
| 2025 | $24,168.00 (+3.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,055,622 (+4.04%) Land $995,583 Building $1,060,039 |
| 2023 | $23,381.00 (+5.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,975,805 Land $956,926 Building $1,018,879 |
| 2022 | $22,101.00 |
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 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 110 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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