Marin County property record for 53 Bennit Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,506 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,422 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,050,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $27,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-093-11 |
| Primary APN | 005-093-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,506 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 11,422 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 929 sqft |
| Patio Area | 929 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 53 BENNIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN ANSELMO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94960-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWTHORN HILLS 03 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 115000 |
53 Bennit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRAVIS CU |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202422483 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018802 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 53 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
| Document Number | 0000023447 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0023447 |
| Name | TRAVIS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VACAVILLE, CA 95687 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.6% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
| Document Number | 0000010477 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 64 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0010477 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 53 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Bennit Ave was $27,310.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | San Anselmo Town |
| Elementary School District | Ross Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,091,000 (+2%) Land $1,249,500 Building $841,500 | |
| 2025 | $27,310.00 | $2,050,000 Land $1,225,000 Building $825,000 |
| 2023 | $14,656.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $987,865 Land $644,678 Building $343,187 |
| 2022 | $14,488.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 53 Bennit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| 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 53 Bennit 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 65% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 472 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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