Marin County property record for 54 Capilano Dr, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,191 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.806 acres (35,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,425,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $34,358 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-131-22 |
| Primary APN | 160-131-22 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 5,191 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 35,100 sqft (0.806 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Deck Area | 328 sqft |
| Patio Area | 328 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 54 CAPILANO DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-5848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L3 /B13P87 PM |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
54 Capilano Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 CAPILANO DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201557410 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059632 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 54 CAPILANO DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 CAPILANO DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5848 |
| Document Number | 0000029210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0029210 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.95% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.9% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 54 CAPILANO DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5848 |
| Document Number | 0000059632 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 59632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 54 CAPILANO DR NOVATO CA 949495848, NOVATO, CA 94949-5848 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Capilano Dr was $34,358 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 | $2,908,722 (+2%) Land $1,189,328 Building $1,719,394 | |
| 2025 | $34,358.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,851,701 Land $1,166,013 Building $1,685,688 |
| 2023 | $33,221.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,740,983 Land $1,120,742 Building $1,620,241 |
| 2022 | $32,445.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 54 Capilano Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · 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 54 Capilano Dr is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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