4651 Chileno Valley Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.19635, -122.77984
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
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 11, 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 High 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:
- 471,189 sq ft (10.82 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 4651 CHILENO VALLEY RD; 4703 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) (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: Houston Electric And Telecommunications (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bachelder Mark And Assoc (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Coast Electric Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Quattro Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35735 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 11, 2023 | $34,042 | 27.2 kWh Battery Backup Addition to Existing PV System |
| B13781 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Nov 22, 2017 | $600 | EV CHARGING STATION ON HOUSE EXTERIOR — EV Charging Station; With Electronic Inspection |
| 152891 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 4, 2016 | $42,356 | Grnd Mtd Pv 8kw- Express |
| 143758 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 18, 2014 | $700 | Elect For Septic Pump |
| 143322 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Jul 14, 2014 | $80,000 |