Marin County property record for 656 Cherry St, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,595 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-081-23 |
| Primary APN | 143-081-23 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,629 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Area | 375 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 232 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 656 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | L13 /B10P123 M SUNNY ACRES #1A00656 CHERRY STNOVATO 94947 M000110800 AME 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNY ACRES 01A |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 CREST RD, NOVATO, CA 94945-2735 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202028223 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 656 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2524 |
| Document Number | 0000028223 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $908.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 181 CREST RD NOVATO CA 949452735, NOVATO, CA 94945-2735 |
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 | $910,849 (+2%) Land $496,827 Building $414,022 | |
| 2025 | $11,595.00 (+3.75%) | $892,996 (+4.04%) Land $487,089 Building $405,907 |
| 2023 | $11,176.00 (+2.36%) | $858,330 Land $468,180 Building $390,150 |
| 2022 | $10,918.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 509 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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