849 Nicasio Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02943, -122.67227
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 $2,099,000 ($1,847,000–$2,351,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$16,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 10, 2026).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (182096): Issued after 2 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 900 Nicasio Valley Rd (0.22 mi NE, issued). 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:
- 3,236,072 sq ft (74.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Rural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 849 NICASIO 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: $1,847,000 – $2,351,000 · 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 (182096) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (94238) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (94237) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (94220) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Pure Power Solutions (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Haddon Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Good Bones Design Build (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sc Live (1 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182096 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jul 10, 2026 | $15,000 | 14 Kw Ground-Mount Solar Array With (3) E S S |
| 181980 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 26, 2026 | $15,000 | 21kw Ground-Mount Solar Array With (5) E S S (Gold House) |
| 94238 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. May 22, 2026 | $15,000 | 14 Kw Ground Mount Solar Array With E S S And (4) Batteries **W I T H D R A W N - D U P L I C A T E Nh** |
| 94237 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. May 22, 2026 | $15,000 | 14 Kw 32 Module Ground Mount Solar Array And (3) E S S **W I T H D R A W N - D U P L I C A T E Nh** |
| 94220 | Solar / battery storage | Applied |