2000 Nicasio Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03795, -122.67799
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-40 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,104,000 ($1,852,000–$2,356,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$20,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Feb 21, 2024).
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$24,646/yr at $2,104,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,054/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:
- 1,748,411 sq ft (40.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2000 NICASIO VALLEY RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-40 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-40 (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-40 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-40 (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: $1,852,000 – $2,356,000 · 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
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Turnkey Construction And Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ken Cooper Roofing And Gutter (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); J And J Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); S And S Landscaping (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37088 | Other | Issued | Iss. Feb 21, 2024 | $15,964 | Provide and install 14kW Generac generator and 100A ATS |
| B28062 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Dec 10, 2021 | $47,363 | Install 16 Hanwha 340 watt solar modules with 16 Enphase inverters, one Enphase battery, 2 electric vehicle charging plu… |
| B26187 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 30, 2021 | $28,822 | Removed roof and install new Class A Fire Rated Material. — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| 167524 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 24, 2021 | $13,040 | 4.08kw Rooftop Photovoltaic System And Energy Storage System |