5899 Lucas Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05111, -122.66420
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 $2,106,000 ($1,853,000–$2,359,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$22,621 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 7, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd (0.38 mi N, 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 (~$24,669/yr at $2,106,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,056/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:
- 1,173,071 sq ft (26.93 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 5899 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 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: $1,853,000 – $2,359,000 · 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)0.38 mi N
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: Sun First! (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Modern Method Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Talley Electric Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44259 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 7, 2025 | $21,350 | Replace (2) micro-inverters on (E) roof mounted PV. Install (1) EV charger outlet Install (1) Powerwall 3 with (1) Expan… |
| B43372 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 6, 2025 | $31,013 | Install (8) roof mounted PV modules |
| B37597 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 9, 2024 | $6,500 | Replace existing 100A panel with new 200A panel. — Service Upgrade |
| B30353 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 12, 2022 | $45,500 | At house / garage, T/O existing and install new 7/16 osb, underlayment GAF cool roof shingles. 5000 sq ft, Class A — ReR… |