5655 Lucas Valley Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05528, -122.65555
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-10 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA A flood / 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 14, 2014, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, about 21% of the lot of lot)
Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
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 5655 Lucas Valley Rd: Active in "Issued" for 12.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.2 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: New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd (0.43 mi W, 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:
- 597,905 sq ft (13.73 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Unimproved
- Addresses on lot:
- 5655 LUCAS VALLEY 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 A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 21% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 79% 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 5655 Lucas Valley Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 12.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.2 yr.
- New home at 5760 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.43 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Juan Calmell (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143728 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Aug 14, 2014 | $20,000 | Demolition Of Garage |
| 143727 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Aug 14, 2014 | $20,000 | Demolition Of Single Family Residence |
| 143455 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 24, 2014 | $3,500 | Permanent Power Pole For Well (House & Gar Demo Permit Is In Process) |