6847 Lucas Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.04935, -122.67332
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-5 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA A flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,115,000 ($1,861,000–$2,369,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$31,680 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Dec 9, 2024).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, about 18% of the lot of lot)
Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
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
Solar / battery storage (174318): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 6970 Lucas Valley Rd (0.24 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:
- 136,517 sq ft (3.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6847 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 A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 18% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 82% 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: $1,861,000 – $2,369,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (174318) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Demolition at 6970 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.24 mi W
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7000 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.26 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: J And J Electric (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Conner Consulting And Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Henris Supply (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Vital Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40472 | Other | Issued | Iss. Dec 9, 2024 | $15,045 | Provide and install 24kW Kohler generator. (Re-application for expired permit B36255) |
| B36582 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jan 3, 2024 | $59,234 | REMOVE EXSITING SHINGLES & INSTALL NEW MALARKEY WINNDSOR SHINGLES INSTALL RIDGE VET WUI APPROVED SYSTEM — ReRoofing; Wit… |
| B36255 | Other | Issued | Iss. Nov 29, 2023 | $15,045 | Provide and install 24kW Kohler generator. |
| 174982 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Sep 15, 2023 | $300,000 | Replace (E) H V A C, Insulation, & M P U; (N) Generator & Shed |
| 174318 | Solar / battery storage | Issued |