Marin County property record for 524 Malobar Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,137 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-231-31 |
| Primary APN | 143-231-31 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,288 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 16,240 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Garage Area | 522 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 481 sqft |
| Patio Area | 481 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 524 MALOBAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 14 PG 60 LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAHIA 31B |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 101100 |
524 Malobar Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2002.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068825 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Malobar Dr was $7,137 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $495,865 (+2%) Land $175,700 Building $320,165 | |
| 2025 | $7,137.00 Homeowner's exemption | $486,145 Land $172,256 Building $313,889 |
| 2023 | $6,847.00 (+2.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $467,270 Land $165,568 Building $301,702 |
| 2022 | $6,683.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 524 Malobar Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 524 Malobar Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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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