7100 Lucas Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05091, -122.67988
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-5 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 (+$39,611 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (13 total permits, latest Jun 16, 2025).
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 7000 Lucas Valley Rd (0.12 mi SE, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$24,865/yr at $2,123,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,072/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 175,155 sq ft (4.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7100 LUCAS VALLEY RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-5 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-5 (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-5 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-5 (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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7000 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.12 mi SE
In "Applied" for 2 yr (since Nov 21, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 6970 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.13 mi E
In "Applied" for 2.6 yr (since Mar 22, 2024), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Chris Solberg Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Synergy 768 (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Sonomarin Solar_inc (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Lunny Grading And Paving (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (13 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42771 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 16, 2025 | $13,331 | ESS Installation with (1) Tesla Powerwall3 ESS Unit Remove Existing Electriq Power ESS and Reuse Existing ESS Shut Off S… |
| B39938 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 25, 2024 | $9,340 | ESS INSTALLATION WITH (1) TESLA POWERWALL 3 ESS UNIT |
| B35732 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 10, 2023 | $6,500 | installing a 100a electric service for well pump to replace the damaged feed from the main house — Service Upgrade |
| B35128 | Other | Issued | Iss. Aug 31, 2023 | $17,347 | Install 18kW back up generator |
| B31228 | Solar / battery storage | Issued |