Marin County property record for 79 Capilano Dr, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,134 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.56 acres (68,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,194,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,862 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-133-07 |
| Primary APN | 160-133-07 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,134 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 68,000 sqft |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 760 sqft |
| Deck Area | 513 sqft |
| Patio Area | 513 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 CAPILANO DR |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-5824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 10 PG 48 LOT 293 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARIN GOLF & CC ESTATES 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 293 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
79 Capilano Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2024 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 CAPILANO DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202148733 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030454 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 CAPILANO DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5824 |
| Document Number | 0000048733 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 48 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0048733 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,413.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 271 FAIRWAY DR, NOVATO, CA 94949-5830 |
| Document Number | 0000048734 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0048734 |
| Name | OTTO MILLER PROFIT SHARING PLAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Capilano Dr was $18,862 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 | $1,537,577 (+1.95%) Land $490,335 Building $1,047,242 | |
| 2025 | $18,862.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,508,175 Land $480,724 Building $1,027,451 |
| 2023 | $18,749.00 (-30.58%) | $2,327,625 Land $1,275,000 Building $1,052,625 |
| 2022 | $27,009.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 79 Capilano Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 79 Capilano Dr is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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