Marin County property record for 856 Sutro Ave, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 4,747 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,425,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $22,101 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-051-56 |
| Primary APN | 132-051-56 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Building Area | 4,747 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,067 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft |
| Pool Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 941 sqft |
| Patio Area | 941 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 856 SUTRO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-2040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 69 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMENDED MAP #1 SUB E NOVATO RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
856 Sutro Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2015 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 SUTRO AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-2040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20159690 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002787 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Sutro Ave was $22,101 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,746,821 (+2%) Land $962,284 Building $784,537 | |
| 2025 | $22,101.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,712,578 Land $943,420 Building $769,158 |
| 2023 | $20,638.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,646,088 Land $906,792 Building $739,296 |
| 2022 | $20,154.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 856 Sutro Ave 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 | 3 (1986–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
| 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 856 Sutro Ave is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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