6900 Chileno Valley Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.24464, -122.80577
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
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 27, 2023, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Other (159109): Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 6916 Chileno Valley Rd (0.27 mi SE, 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:
- 4,110,322 sq ft (94.36 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6900 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 November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 1 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Other (159109) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- Solar / battery storage (81002) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New commercial building at 6916 Chileno Valley Rd (Issued)0.27 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 12.2 yr (first record Sep 18, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kruetzfeldt Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Entwisle Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Glazier And Glazier Bldrs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34891 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 27, 2023 | $6,000 | 200a main electrical panel upgrade to a class 320a — Service Upgrade |
| B33545 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 20, 2023 | $10,000 | 200amp to 320amp main electrical service upgrade — Service Upgrade |
| 159109 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jul 19, 2018 | $8,000 | Water Tank T.D. 12/20/17 |
| 81002 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. Nov 8, 2017 | $46,000 | P V Sys 12.21 K W - Express |
| 157010 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 8, 2017 | $46,000 |