56 Bahama Reef, Novato, CA 94949 Property Records

Marin County property record for 56 Bahama Reef, Novato, CA 94949

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,745 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.269 acres (11,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$910,000 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill$19,040 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Line of Credit
Apr 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN157-372-14

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN157-372-14

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area1,745 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleContemporary
Lot Area11,700 sqft (0.269 acres)
Garage Area426 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area947 sqft
Patio Area1,214 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address56 BAHAMA REEF
CityNOVATO
StateCA
Zip94949-5356
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMAP 13 PG 29 LOT 361
Legal SubdivisionBEL-MARIN KEYS 03
Legal Tract3
Legal Lot Number361
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionNOVATO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract104300

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address56 BAHAMA REEF, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 11, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 15, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Apr 15, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
May 15, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 29, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201431946
Last Transfer DateNov 14, 2024
Transfer Doc0000002322
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address56 BAHAMA REEF, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000024285
DateJul 11, 2019
Instrument2019-0024285
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 3, 2049

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateApr 15, 2021
Property Address56 BAHAMA REEF, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356
Document Number0000025293
Map ReferenceVOL 13 PG 29
Instrument DateApr 9, 2021
Instrument2021-0025293
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyAMROCK INC, AMROCK

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address56 BAHAMA REEF, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356

Mortgage

Document Number0000025294
DateApr 15, 2021
Instrument2021-0025294
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateApr 15, 2021
Property Address56 BAHAMA REEF, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356
Document Number0000025295
Map ReferenceVOL 13 PG 29
Instrument DateApr 9, 2021
Instrument2021-0025295
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address56 BAHAMA REEF, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMay 15, 2018
Property Address56 BAHAMA REEF, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356
Document Number0000017244
Instrument DateMay 9, 2018
Instrument17244
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address56 BAHAMA REEF NOVATO CA 949495356, NOVATO, CA 94949-5356

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$1,301,203 (+2%) Land $563,886 Building $737,317
2025$19,040.00 (+18.73%) Homeowner's exemption$1,275,695 (+4.04%) Land $552,832 Building $722,863
2023$16,037.00 (+2.72%) Homeowner's exemption$1,226,166 Land $531,369 Building $694,797
2022$15,612.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation10.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 281 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies281 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1982–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 10
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2023
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Feb 2017 · 2 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 56% of the US · lower than 66% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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