60 La Canada Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.04304, -122.65298
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-10 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,083,000 ($1,833,000–$2,333,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 20, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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
Other (92254): Pending in review for 2.5 yr — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$24,405/yr at $2,083,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,034/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:
- 542,975 sq ft (12.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 60 LA CANADA RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-10 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-10 (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-10 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-10 (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: $1,833,000 – $2,333,000 · 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
- Other (92254) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 2.5 yr — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (82400) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.2 yr — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- General repair (82399) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.2 yr (36.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- New garage / accessory structure (82398) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.2 yr (18.3× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Quattro Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Sutter Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); North Bay Heating Air Conditioning And Sheet Metal (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44448 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 20, 2025 | $39,000 | -60 La Canada Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946 -Remove existing roofing, re-sheet with 3/4 inch CDX plywood, and install new class … |
| 92254 | Other | Applied | App. May 28, 2024 | $10,000 | Freestanding Deck |
| B37932 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 3, 2024 | $6,500 | We will be replacing the homeowners main electrical service panel. The new main electrical service panel is a 200 amp ra… |
| B35717 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 10, 2023 | $24,471 | REPLACE DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT SYSTEM — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 172297 | Demolition | Issued |