557 McClay Rd, Novato, CA 94947 Property Records

Marin County property record for 557 McClay Rd, Novato, CA 94947

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.318 acres (13,860 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$749,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$9,283 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
May 2018 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN146-180-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN146-180-16

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,254 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area13,860 sqft (0.318 acres)
Deck Area108 sqft
Patio Area108 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address557 MCCLAY RD
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94947-3880
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 215
Legal SubdivisionNOVATO RANCH SUB C
Legal Lot Number215
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract103200

Owner

Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address555 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 25, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
May 30, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA NA
May 27, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
REDWOOD CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202323485
Prior Transfer DateMar 30, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000020713
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateSep 25, 2023
Property Address557 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880
Document Number0000023485
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 39
Instrument DateSep 19, 2023
Instrument2023-0023485
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$823.90
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address555 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address557 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000019163
DateMay 30, 2018
Instrument2018-0019163
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
AddressTAMPA, FL 33634
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMay 27, 2020
Property Address557 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880
Document Number0000020713
Instrument DateMar 30, 2020
Instrument20713
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address557 MCCLAY RD NOVATO CA 949473880, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address557 MCCLAY RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880
Document Number0000044614
Instrument DateOct 17, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address557 MCCLAY RD NOVATO CA 949473880, NOVATO, CA 94947-3880

Mortgage

Document Number0000044614
DateNov 8, 2017
Instrument44614
Lender
NameREDWOOD CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSANTA ROSA, CA 95403
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 7, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$779,259 (+2%) Land $571,179 Building $208,080
2025$9,283.00 (+362.99%)$763,980 (+421.58%) Land $559,980 Building $204,000
2023$2,005.00 (+2.87%) Homeowner's exemption$146,474 Land $94,162 Building $52,312
2022$1,949.00

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.

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 42 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies42 in force
Nearby Flood Claims24 (1982–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA14 of 24
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides, Jan 2006 · 7 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 4 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 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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