Marin County property record for 8 Puffin Ct, Novato, CA 94949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,653 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,656 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $257,000 (Apr 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $6,591 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-531-07 |
| Primary APN | 160-531-07 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,653 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,656 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 115 sqft |
| Patio Area | 115 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 PUFFIN CT |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94949-6638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACHECO WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 104200 |
8 Puffin Ct is held in a trust since October 2014.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 ABIGAIL CIR, DANVILLE, CA 94506-1426 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199427461 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Puffin Ct was $6,591.
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 | $445,519 (+2%) Land $133,482 Building $312,037 | |
| 2025 | $6,591.00 | $436,784 Land $130,865 Building $305,919 |
| 2023 | $6,326.00 (+2.38%) | $419,824 Land $125,784 Building $294,040 |
| 2022 | $6,179.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Puffin Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Puffin Ct is moderate, ranking above 59% 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 59% of the US · lower than 64% 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 157 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 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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