6195 Chileno Valley Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.22714, -122.83225
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high 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 Apr 11, 2017, 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 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 91% 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
New commercial building at 6195 Chileno Valley Rd: Active in "Issued" for 12.7 yr (first record Feb 26, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.1 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 25,949,694 sq ft (595.72 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6195 CHILENO VALLEY RD
Zoning & Land Use
A60 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A60 (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 A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 91% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 9% 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
- New commercial building at 6195 Chileno Valley Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 12.7 yr (first record Feb 26, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.1 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Juan Calmell (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Owner (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Bohemian Creative D And B (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155153 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Apr 11, 2017 | $10,000 | Addn; Rmdl Bath; Revisions To 152648 ***Extended To 4/11/20 |
| 152648 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Jul 7, 2016 | $25,000 | Add. 25 Sf Main, 353 Sf 2nd Fl ***Extended To 12/31/19 |
| 149241 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Oct 5, 2015 | $125,000 | Addtn, Struc Remod, Conversion, Add Deck W/Stairs ***Extended To 12/31/19 |
| 144305 | New commercial / non-residential building | Issued | Iss. Sep 30, 2014 | $75,000 |