Marin County property record for 605 Manuel Dr, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-153-04 |
| Primary APN | 153-153-04 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,140 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 294 sqft |
| Patio Area | 294 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 605 MANUEL DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 7 PG 60 LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | POPULAR TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
605 Manuel Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 MANUEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201948779 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 605 MANUEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000036648 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0036648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 605 MANUEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3338 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 605 MANUEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3338 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 MANUEL DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-3338 |
| Document Number | 0000005618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0005618 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Manuel Dr was $11,505 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 | $917,938 (+2%) Land $557,130 Building $360,808 | |
| 2025 | $11,505.00 Homeowner's exemption | $899,946 Land $546,210 Building $353,736 |
| 2023 | $11,088.00 (+15.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $865,000 Land $525,000 Building $340,000 |
| 2022 | $9,640.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 605 Manuel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · 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 605 Manuel Dr is low, with 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 | 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 | 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 250 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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