1650 Old Rancheria Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06941, -122.67178
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 $2,083,000 ($1,833,000–$2,333,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 12, 2024, 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
Demolition at 1650 Old Rancheria Rd: Active in "Issued" for 2.9 yr (first record Dec 11, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr.
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 1600 Old Rancheria Rd (0.41 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:
- 799,849 sq ft (18.36 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1650 OLD RANCHERIA 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: $1,833,000 – $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
- Demolition at 1650 Old Rancheria Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 2.9 yr (first record Dec 11, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr.
- Demolition at 1600 Old Rancheria Rd (Issued)0.41 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.7 yr (first record Feb 22, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Owner (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39066 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 12, 2024 | $450 | Permit for existing 40A electrical subpanel with #6 wire. No current load at this time. — New Circuits / Outlets |
| 175841 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Jan 26, 2024 | $15,000 | Demo Unpermitted Cottage - B W O P |