6925 Chileno Valley Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.23966, -122.81370
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 Jul 23, 2020, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 4,889,262 sq ft (112.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6925 CHILENO VALLEY 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 06041C0125D, 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 —)
0 active or recent development projects and 0 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Adams Refrigeration Service A California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Romans Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23079 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 23, 2020 | $1,575 | Flange replacement and new toilet installation in Downstairs Bathroom. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B14380 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Feb 21, 2018 | $14,000 | REPLACE FURNACE AND VENTILATION DUCTING. INSTALL 95% FURNACE AND R-6 ALUMINUM DUCTING — Replace Ductwork |