Marin County property record for 970 5th St, Novato, CA 94945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,440 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 141-272-10 |
| Primary APN | 141-272-10 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Area | 513 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | 255 sqft |
| Patio Area | 255 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 970 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94945-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEYERS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 102203 |
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 5TH ST, NOVATO, CA 94945-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200123610 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $537,900 (+2%) Land $353,477 Building $184,423 | |
| 2025 | $7,440.00 (+4.07%) | $527,354 (+4.04%) Land $346,547 Building $180,807 |
| 2023 | $7,149.00 (+2.36%) | $506,879 Land $333,092 Building $173,787 |
| 2022 | $6,984.00 |
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1980–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 25 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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