5950 Lucas Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05863, -122.65954
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-20 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,100,000 ($1,848,000–$2,352,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$16,560 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Aug 22, 2024).
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
Remodel / interior alteration (170259): Pending in review for 4.9 yr (21.6× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd (0.25 mi SW, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 306,619 sq ft (7.04 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 5950 LUCAS VALLEY RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-20 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-20 (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-20 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-20 (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: $1,848,000 – $2,352,000 · 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)0.25 mi SW
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).
- Remodel / interior alteration (170259) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.9 yr (21.6× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- Demolition at 5655 Lucas Valley Rd (Issued)0.35 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 12.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bright Planet Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Sunstone Home California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Safe Step Walk In Tub (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (2 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39229 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 22, 2024 | $9,800 | Tear-off Tile and Convert to Shingle (GARAGE ONLY) - 10sq Remove and dispose of all existing layers of roof. Replace all… |
| B38645 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 7, 2024 | $54,727 | Residential roof mount PV solar system; 22 modules; 7.92kW; with (1) ESS |
| 170259 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Dec 17, 2021 | $9,500 | Non-Structural Bathroom Remodel - Express |