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525 Malobar Dr, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 525 Malobar Dr, Novato, CA 94945

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.373 acres (16,240 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$579,000 (May 2012)
Tax Bill$10,484 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN143-232-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN143-232-11

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area2,288 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area16,240 sqft (0.373 acres)
Garage Area522 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area1,154 sqft
Patio Area1,154 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address525 MALOBAR DR
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94945-1527
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionBAHIA 01B
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract101100

Owner

Source: Marin County records, as of September 24, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address525 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Mar 4, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
USAA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 15, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 15, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201229947
Prior Transfer DateAug 17, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000044820
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address525 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address525 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527

Mortgage

Document Number0000047772
DateOct 6, 2020
Instrument2020-0047772
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address525 MALOBAR DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527
Document Number0000007439
Instrument DateMar 4, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address525 MALOBAR DR NOVATO CA 949451527, NOVATO, CA 94945-1527

Mortgage

Document Number0000007439
DateMar 13, 2019
Instrument7439
Lender
NameUSAA
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 12, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
MunicipalityNovato City
Unified School DistrictNovato Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$741,756 (+2%) Land $288,247 Building $453,509
2025$10,484.00 (+4.08%)$727,217 (+4.04%) Land $282,597 Building $444,620
2023$10,073.00 (+2.37%)$698,985 Land $271,626 Building $427,359
2022$9,840.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 39 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies39 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1980–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 7
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 claims
  • Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes, Mar 1983 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT
serves 61,691 people · EPA ID CA2110003
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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