5760 Lucas Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05275, -122.65542
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 $2,083,000 ($1,833,000–$2,333,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 18, 2019, 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
New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd: 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).
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: Demolition at 5655 Lucas Valley Rd (0.16 mi N, 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:
- 875,687 sq ft (20.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Unimproved
- Addresses on lot:
- 5760 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: $1,833,000 – $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
- New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)On this parcel
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).
- General repair (84893) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.9 yr (30.4× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (84892) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.9 yr — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- Electrical / panel (84891) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.9 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,020).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Owner (2 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84893 | General repair | Applied | App. Dec 18, 2019 | $100,000 | New Retaining Walls T.D. 1-15-20 |
| 84892 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Applied | App. Dec 18, 2019 | $15,000 | Stand By Generator T.D. 1-15-20 |
| 84891 | Electrical / panel | Applied | App. Dec 18, 2019 | $20,000 | Electrical Gate T.D. 1-15-20 |
| 84890 | New single-family home | Applied | App. Dec 18, 2019 | $1,365,000 | Sfd, Garage, Carport, Decks, Utility Struct T.D. 1-15-20 |