Marin County property record for 856 Sweetser Ave, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 2,448 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,212 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 153-042-21 |
| Primary APN | 153-042-21 |
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| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Street Address | 856 SWEETSER AVE |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-2429 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | OFFICIAL RECS 1 PG 52 BLK L LOT 18,19 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVATO |
| Legal Block | L |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 102203 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2208 LAGUNA VISTA DR, NOVATO, CA 94945-1523 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201157444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 856 SWEETSER AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-2429 |
| Document Number | 0000028560 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 2208 LAGUNA VISTA DR NOVATO CA 949451523, NOVATO, CA 94945-1523 |
| Document Number | 0000028560 |
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| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28560 |
| Name | BANK OF MARIN |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NOVATO, CA 94948 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| 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 | $474,006 (+2%) Land $224,192 Building $249,814 | |
| 2025 | $7,212.00 (+3.99%) | $464,716 (+4.04%) Land $219,798 Building $244,918 |
| 2023 | $6,935.00 (-0.67%) | $446,674 Land $211,265 Building $235,409 |
| 2022 | $6,982.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 523 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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