Marin County property record for 855 Diablo Ave, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $10,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 140-053-15 |
| Primary APN | 140-053-15 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,402 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 930 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Street Address | 855 DIABLO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-4007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVATO EXT 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 HILL ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110-2313 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202039376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 855 DIABLO AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000039376 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 39376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $847.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 10 HILL ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 941102313, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110-2313 |
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 | $850,125 (+2%) Land $507,867 Building $342,258 | |
| 2025 | $10,880.00 (+3.78%) | $833,463 (+4.04%) Land $497,913 Building $335,550 |
| 2023 | $10,484.00 (+2.35%) | $801,108 Land $478,584 Building $322,524 |
| 2022 | $10,243.00 |
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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 101 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 129 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 633 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures