1145 Tomales Petaluma Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.25426, -122.81783
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A40 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence.
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 21, 2024, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot of lot)
Located in a mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Expect Chapter 7A ignition-resistant building standards, defensible-space inspections, and stricter property insurance underwriting.
Source: CAL FIRE FHSZ (map Apr 1, 2024)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 1315 Tomales Petaluma Rd (0.32 mi W, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 1,316,557 sq ft (30.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Rural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1145 TOMALES PETALUMA RD
Zoning & Land Use
A40 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A40 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A40 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A40 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0075D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94952) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $4,010 · 4BR $4,280
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 5 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems5 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New commercial building at 1315 Tomales Petaluma Rd (Issued)0.32 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 6.6 yr (first record Apr 6, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.9 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Martinelli Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37092 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 21, 2024 | $5,000 | Replace existing 200 amp Zinsco Electrical service panel with new 200 amp service in the same location. make misc. repai… |
| 142748 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. May 28, 2014 | $10,000 | (58) Siding And Windows Replacement |