Marin County property record for 656 Northern Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,945 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 049-112-13 |
| Primary APN | 049-112-13 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,945 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,503 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,503 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 656 NORTHERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILL VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94941-3933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 3 PG 99 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLE CITY FARM 03 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST MARIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 128100 |
Source: Marin County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 NORTHERN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-3933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033610 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 656 NORTHERN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-3933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 656 NORTHERN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000011101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0011101 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Elementary School District | Mill Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $731,820 (+2%) Land $165,538 Building $566,282 | |
| 2025 | $13,244.00 (+5.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $717,474 (+4.04%) Land $162,293 Building $555,181 |
| 2023 | $12,506.00 (+3.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $689,616 Land $155,991 Building $533,625 |
| 2022 | $12,035.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 | Moderate above 54% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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