6201 Lucas Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05307, -122.66573
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA A flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,089,000 ($1,838,000–$2,340,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,838 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Sep 24, 2019).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, about 1% 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd (0.28 mi NE, 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 (~$24,474/yr at $2,089,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,039/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:
- 311,628 sq ft (7.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6201 LUCAS VALLEY 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 A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 1% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 99% 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: $1,838,000 – $2,340,000 · 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
- New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.28 mi NE
In "Applied" for 6.9 yr (since Dec 18, 2019), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,365,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: James Petersen Industries (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Conner Consulting And Contracting (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162735 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2019 | $18,018 | Pv 5.76kv- Express |
| B17629 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 29, 2019 | $22,353 | Tear off reroof — ReRoofing |