Marin County property record for 859 Pine Ave, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,703 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 140-052-10 |
| Primary APN | 140-052-10 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Area | 201 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Street Address | 859 PINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-3928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVATO EXT 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
859 Pine Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2002.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 PINE AVE, NOVATO, CA 94947-3928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032980 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Pine Ave was $1,703 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 | $65,017 (+2%) Land $23,756 Building $41,261 | |
| 2025 | $1,703.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,742 Land $23,290 Building $40,452 |
| 2023 | $1,368.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,267 Land $22,386 Building $38,881 |
| 2022 | $1,306.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 859 Pine Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; 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 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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 859 Pine Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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.
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