Marin County property record for 657 Cherry St, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,993 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-083-41 |
| Primary APN | 143-083-41 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,629 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Area | 375 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 657 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | MAP C2 526 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNY ACRES 01-A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1212 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2518 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025182 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 657 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523 |
| Document Number | 0000025183 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0025183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1212 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2518 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 657 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523 |
| Document Number | 0000011931 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 657 CHERRY ST NOVATO CA 949452523, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523 |
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 | $933,300 (+508.78%) Land $561,000 Building $372,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,993.00 (+5.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,306 (+4.04%) Land $37,256 Building $116,050 |
| 2023 | $2,825.00 (+2.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,354 Land $35,810 Building $111,544 |
| 2022 | $2,749.00 |
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 |
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 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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