Marin County property record for 79 Bennit Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $11,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-093-10 |
| Primary APN | 005-093-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Deck Area | 105 sqft |
| Patio Area | 105 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 79 BENNIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN ANSELMO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94960-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 5 LOT 2,1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWTHORNE HILLS 03 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,1 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 115000 |
79 Bennit Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2012 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199737976 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040490 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 79 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 BENNIT AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960-1540 |
| Document Number | 0000061559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0061559 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Bennit Ave was $11,770 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | San Anselmo Town |
| Elementary School District | Ross Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $751,267 (+2%) Land $354,647 Building $396,620 | |
| 2025 | $11,770.00 Homeowner's exemption | $736,539 Land $347,694 Building $388,845 |
| 2023 | $10,114.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $609,902 Land $334,195 Building $275,707 |
| 2022 | $9,970.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 79 Bennit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 79 Bennit Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 | 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 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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