200 Laurel Canyon Rd
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06990, -122.73662
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 $2,095,000 ($1,844,000–$2,346,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,970 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest May 21, 2020).
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 140 Laurel Canyon Rd (0.32 mi NW, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$24,543/yr at $2,095,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,045/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:
- 2,970,661 sq ft (68.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 200 LAUREL CANYON 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: $1,844,000 – $2,346,000 · 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 140 Laurel Canyon Rd (Issued)0.32 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 7.9 yr (first record Dec 20, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.4 yr.
- New home at 40 Laurel Canyon Rd (Finaled / completed)0.39 mi NW
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,600,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kerr Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Sun First (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Fairweather And Associates (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164694 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 21, 2020 | $35,000 | 3 Energy Storage Systems |
| 147123 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. May 14, 2015 | $350,000 | Guest House W/Attached Trellis T.D. 11/27/14 Gate Access Code: 93175 |