Marin County property record for 541 Bret Harte Rd, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,066 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,080,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $17,613 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-142-03 |
| Primary APN | 013-142-03 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,066 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 438 sqft |
| Patio Area | 438 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 541 BRET HARTE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-5172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L22 LA LOMA WOODLANDS /B9P84 M |
| Legal Subdivision | LA LOMA WOODLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 112100 |
541 Bret Harte Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1435 ALHAMBRA AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2401 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201711106 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 541 BRET HARTE RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5172 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0025574 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 541 BRET HARTE RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5172 |
| Document Number | 0000011106 |
| Map Reference | VOL9 PG84 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0011106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1435 ALHAMBRA AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2401 |
| Document Number | 0000011107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0011107 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 541 Bret Harte Rd was $17,613.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | San Rafael City |
| Elementary School District | San Rafael City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | San Rafael City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,278,470 (+2%) Land $799,044 Building $479,426 | |
| 2025 | $17,613.00 | $1,253,404 Land $783,378 Building $470,026 |
| 2023 | $16,666.00 (+5.91%) | $1,204,739 Land $752,962 Building $451,777 |
| 2022 | $15,736.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 541 Bret Harte Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| 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 541 Bret Harte Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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