4000 Old Rancheria Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07326, -122.65520
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,123,000 ($1,868,000–$2,378,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$39,600 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (1 total permit, latest Sep 6, 2023).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Pool / spa (174903): Issued after 9 mo (2.0× the 136d median) — above the 75th percentile for pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 75th pct 241d, n=162).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 2000 Old Rancheria Rd (0.31 mi W, applied). 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:
- 653,095 sq ft (14.99 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Rural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 4000 OLD RANCHERIA RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-60 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-60 (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 ARP-60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-60 (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 06041C0275D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,868,000 – $2,378,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94946) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,730 · 4BR $3,960
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Pool / spa (174903) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (2.0× the 136d median) — above the 75th percentile for pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 75th pct 241d, n=162).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2000 Old Rancheria Rd (Applied)0.31 mi W
In "Applied" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 18, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hendrickson Pools (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Oxbow Pool And Landscape Contractors (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Larkspur Builders (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174903 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Sep 6, 2023 | $198,450 | (N) Pool With Auto Cover; Retaining Wall; Lounge Deck & Stairs (On Grade) Pool Equipment Pad |