8 Ames Ave, Ross, CA 94957 Property Records

Marin County property record for 8 Ames Ave, Ross, CA 94957 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Square Footage3,305 sqft Living Area
Lot Size17,473 sqft (0.401 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$4,700,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$66,868.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN073-181-07

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area3,305 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleContemporary Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area17,473 sqft (0.401 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area584 sqft Garage
Deck Area423 sqft Deck
Patio Area794 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address8 AMES AVE
CityROSS
StateCA
Zip94957-9620
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 7
Legal SubdivisionWORDSWORTH WOOD
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Minor Civil DivisionROSS VALLEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2005
Census Tract118100

Owner

Source: Marin County records · APN 073-181-07

Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1117, ROSS, CA 94957-1117
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingTrustor/Debtor (Borrower in Default/Foreclosure On Trustee's Deed)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 29, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 19, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 19, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 31, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 13, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201819313
Last Transfer DateMay 14, 2019
Transfer Doc0000021127
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address8 AMES AVE, ROSS, CA 94957-9620
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 08, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8 AMES AVE, ROSS, CA 94957-9620

Mortgage

Document Number0000052984
DateAug 23, 2021
Instrument2021-0052984
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2051

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address8 AMES AVE, ROSS, CA 94957-9620
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000018265
DateMay 29, 2019
Instrument2019-0018265
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2049

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Property Address8 AMES AVE, ROSS, CA 94957-9620
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000016340
DateApr 27, 2020
Instrument2020-0016340
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2050

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJun 19, 2019
Property Address8 AMES AVE, ROSS, CA 94957-9620
Document Number0000021127
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument21127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 01, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
AddressPO BOX 117 ROSS CA 949570117, ROSS, CA 94957-0117

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJun 19, 2019
Property Address8 AMES AVE, ROSS, CA 94957-9620
Document Number0000021128
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument21128
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 01, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 1117 ROSS CA 949571117, ROSS, CA 94957-1117

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateMay 31, 2018
Property Address8 AMES AVE, ROSS, CA 94957-9620
Document Number0000019313
Map ReferenceVOL5 PG23
Instrument DateMay 29, 2018
Instrument2018-0019313
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address39 KEATS DR, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-2216

Mortgage

Document Number0000019314
DateMay 31, 2018
Instrument2018-0019314
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.45%
Type Change DateJun 01, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.65%
Max Rate At Change10.9%
IndexLIBOR
Max Rate10.9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
MunicipalityRoss Town
Elementary School DistrictRoss Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$5,559,235 (+2%) Land $3,191,540 Building $2,367,695
2025$66,868.00 (+4.74%) Homeowner's exemption$5,450,259 (+4.04%) Land $3,128,977 Building $2,321,282
2023$63,844.00 (+2.49%) Homeowner's exemption$5,238,632 Land $3,007,482 Building $2,231,150
2022$62,292.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Marin County (06041C), updated October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 32% of the US · above 19% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,941 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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