659 Cherry St, Novato, CA 94945 Property Records

Marin County property record for 659 Cherry St, Novato, CA 94945

Property Summary

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 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$4,336 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Transfer Sep 2025 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`143-083-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`143-083-40`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,629 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Garage Area	375 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	152 sqft
Patio Area	152 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	659 CHERRY ST
City	NOVATO
State	CA
Zip	94945-2523
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	L4 /B10P123 M SUNNY ACRES #1A
Legal Subdivision	SUNNY ACRES 01A
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Township / Civil Division	NOVATO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	101200

Owner

659 Cherry St is held in a trust since May 2021.

Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1212 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2518
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 26, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 30, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 10, 2021	Gift Deed, Transfer
Feb 3, 2021	Gift Deed, Transfer
Apr 11, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	May 21, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000034276
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2026
Property Address	659 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523
Document Number	0000001767
Map Reference	VOL 10 PG 123
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2026
Instrument	2026-0001767
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1212 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2518

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2025
Property Address	659 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

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1212 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2518

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	May 24, 2021
Property Address	659 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523
Document Number	0000034276
Map Reference	VOL 10 PG 123
Instrument Date	May 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-0034276
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1212 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2518

February 2021: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Gift Deed
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Feb 10, 2021
Property Address	659 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523
Document Number	0000009372
Map Reference	VOL 10 PG 123
Instrument Date	Feb 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-0009372
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	657 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523

February 2021: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Gift Deed
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2021
Property Address	659 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523
Document Number	0000007616
Map Reference	VOL 10 PG 123
Instrument Date	Feb 3, 2021
Instrument	2021-0007616
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1212 CHASE ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2518

April 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MARIN CA
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2019
Property Address	659 CHERRY ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523
Document Number	0000011932
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2019
Instrument	11932
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 26, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	659 CHERRY ST NOVATO CA 949452523, NOVATO, CA 94945-2523

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 659 Cherry St was $4,336.

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Marin County
Municipality	Novato City
Unified School District	Novato Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$255,906 (+4.87%) Land $90,378 Building $165,528
2025	$4,336.00	$244,029 Land $83,946 Building $160,083
2023	$4,139.00 (+2.45%)	$234,555 Land $80,687 Building $153,868
2022	$4,040.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 659 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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 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	Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 659 Cherry St is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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