Marin County property record for 8 Gothic Dr, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $744,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $12,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140-251-16 |
| Primary APN | 140-251-16 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 7,475 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 439 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 8 GOTHIC DR |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE SUB UN 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
Source: Marin County records · APN 140-251-16
Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 GOTHIC DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
| Apr 06, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TCF NATIONAL BANK |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PARKSIDE LNDG |
| May 10, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201915891 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 8 GOTHIC DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 GOTHIC DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000058661 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0058661 |
| Name | HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 8 GOTHIC DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013500 |
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| Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0013500 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 8 GOTHIC DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000013499 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 07, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 8 GOTHIC DR NOVATO CA 949473909, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000013499 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13499 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LNDG |
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| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 05, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 GOTHIC DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000015891 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 93 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0015891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8 GOTHIC DR, NOVATO, CA 94947-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000015892 |
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| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0015892 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
Source: Marin County records · Assessment roll updated July 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Novato City |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $957,956 (+2%) Land $505,187 Building $452,769 | |
| 2025 | $12,086.00 (+3.72%) | $939,174 (+4.04%) Land $495,282 Building $443,892 |
| 2023 | $11,653.00 (+10.07%) | $902,709 Land $476,052 Building $426,657 |
| 2022 | $10,587.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 18, 2023 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA, Unwired, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 600 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT serves 61,691 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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