Marin County property record for 85 Shady Ln, Ross, CA 94957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $21,935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 073-091-14 |
| Primary APN | 073-091-14 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,112 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 85 SHADY LN |
|---|---|
| City | ROSS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94957-9676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 3 PG 64 LOT B |
| Legal Subdivision | CARSONS |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 118100 |
85 Shady Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1619, ROSS, CA 94957-1619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201448077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 85 SHADY LN, ROSS, CA 94957-9676 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1619, ROSS, CA 94957-1619 |
| Document Number | 0000036622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0036622 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Shady Ln was $21,935 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Ross Town |
| Elementary School District | Ross Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tamalpais Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,514,401 (+2%) Land $858,088 Building $656,313 | |
| 2025 | $21,935.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,484,714 Land $841,267 Building $643,447 |
| 2023 | $20,930.00 (+3.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,427,071 Land $808,605 Building $618,466 |
| 2022 | $20,127.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 85 Shady Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 130 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 130 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 229 (1980–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 229 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · other causes |
| 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 85 Shady Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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