Marin County property record for 78 Estrella Way, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $443,500 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,752 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124-042-01 |
| Primary APN | 124-042-01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,152 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,080 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 78 ESTRELLA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-1669 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP J1 525 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN MARIN 06 |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 768 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 102202 |
78 Estrella Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 ESTRELLA WAY, NOVATO, CA 94945-1669 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199946316 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Estrella Way was $9,752 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 | $734,258 (+2%) Land $423,326 Building $310,932 | |
| 2025 | $9,752.00 Homeowner's exemption | $719,861 Land $415,026 Building $304,835 |
| 2023 | $9,383.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $691,914 Land $398,913 Building $293,001 |
| 2022 | $9,161.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 78 Estrella Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
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 78 Estrella Way is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
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