Marin County property record for 525 Olive Ave, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,324 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-244-19 |
| Primary APN | 153-244-19 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 10,075 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 525 OLIVE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | GNOSS ESTATES 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
525 Olive Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 OLIVE AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201638895 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007934 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 525 OLIVE AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-3309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 OLIVE AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000065491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0065491 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 525 OLIVE AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000013657 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 270 SANDPIPER CT NOVATO CA 949496658, NOVATO, CA 94949-6658 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Olive Ave was $10,324.
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 | $816,801 (+2%) Land $473,508 Building $343,293 | |
| 2025 | $10,324.00 | $800,786 Land $464,224 Building $336,562 |
| 2023 | $9,936.00 (+2.43%) | $769,695 Land $446,200 Building $323,495 |
| 2022 | $9,700.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 525 Olive Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 525 Olive Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 250 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 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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