Marin County property record for 59 Ferdinand Way, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,291 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $587,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $13,883 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 157-762-03 |
| Primary APN | 157-762-03 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,291 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 6,793 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Area | 458 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 110 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 59 FERDINAND WAY |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 105002 |
59 Ferdinand Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2020.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 FERDINAND WAY, NOVATO, CA 94949-6155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200223492 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Ferdinand Way was $13,883 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 | $950,578 (+2%) Land $509,716 Building $440,862 | |
| 2025 | $13,883.00 Homeowner's exemption | $931,942 Land $499,723 Building $432,219 |
| 2023 | $14,057.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $895,761 Land $480,322 Building $415,439 |
| 2022 | $13,730.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 59 Ferdinand Way in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
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 59 Ferdinand Way is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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