Marin County property record for 65 Bret Ct, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,621 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $871,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,947 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 140-360-40 |
| Primary APN | 140-360-40 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,621 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 65 BRET CT |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-3904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRET COURT SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
65 Bret Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 BRET CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-3904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MYRA HYAMS |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202055370 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070183 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 65 BRET CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-3904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000054798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0054798 |
| Name | MYRA HYAMS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 65 BRET CT, NOVATO, CA 94947 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 65 BRET CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-3904 |
| Document Number | 0000055370 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0055370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $958.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 65 BRET CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-3904 |
| Document Number | 0000055371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0055371 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 65 Bret Ct was $11,947 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 | $958,324 (+2%) Land $552,030 Building $406,294 | |
| 2025 | $11,947.00 Homeowner's exemption | $939,540 Land $541,210 Building $398,330 |
| 2023 | $11,551.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $903,067 Land $520,200 Building $382,867 |
| 2022 | $11,283.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 65 Bret Ct in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 101 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 129 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 65 Bret Ct 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 633 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 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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