Marin County property record for 86 Shields Ln, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,922 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,512 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146-071-24 |
| Primary APN | 146-071-24 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,922 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Garage Area | 634 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 86 SHIELDS LN |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-3809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 7 PG 36 LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 103200 |
86 Shields Ln is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2005 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 SHIELDS LN, NOVATO, CA 94947-3809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000096575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 86 Shields Ln was $5,512 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 | $354,447 (+2%) Land $119,476 Building $234,971 | |
| 2025 | $5,512.00 Homeowner's exemption | $347,498 Land $117,134 Building $230,364 |
| 2023 | $5,273.00 (+2.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $334,008 Land $112,587 Building $221,421 |
| 2022 | $5,149.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 86 Shields Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 86 Shields Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 214 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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