Marin County property record for 8 Josefa Ct, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,569 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-492-43 |
| Primary APN | 160-492-43 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,500 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 JOSEFA CT |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RP |
| Legal Description | LOT 67 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE MARIN #1 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELCOME HOME FUNDING LLC |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| May 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SF FIRE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20253587 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063681 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 8 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 130 GARNER CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000031552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0031552 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Document Number | 0000027329 |
| Map Reference | VOL 15 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0027329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,039.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 130 GARNER CT, NOVATO, CA 94947-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000027330 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0027330 |
| Name | WELCOME HOME FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Document Number | 0000046147 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $786.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8 JOSEFA CT NOVATO CA 949496627, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 8 JOSEFA CT, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Document Number | 0000025977 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 8 JOSEFA CT NOVATO CA 949496627, NOVATO, CA 94949-6627 |
| Document Number | 0000025977 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25977 |
| Name | SF FIRE CU |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $856,800 (-12.85%) Land $448,800 Building $408,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,569.00 (+5.5%) | $983,178 (+4.04%) Land $468,180 Building $514,998 |
| 2023 | $11,914.00 (+100.81%) | $945,000 Land $450,000 Building $495,000 |
| 2022 | $5,933.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1983–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · other causes |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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