6890 Chileno Valley Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.23693, -122.80168
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
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 16, 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 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 6916 Chileno Valley Rd (0.31 mi N, 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:
- 1,008,893 sq ft (23.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Rural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6890 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
- New commercial building at 6916 Chileno Valley Rd (Issued)0.31 mi N
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: Gary Mc Donald And Son (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154761 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Mar 16, 2017 | $84,000 | Pool & Spa T.D. 10/31/16 |