55 Los Pinos Spur
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03339, -122.64230
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-10 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,112,000 ($1,859,000–$2,365,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$29,121 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jan 13, 2025).
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
Plumbing / water heater / sewer (167922): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 40 Los Pinos (0.18 mi W, 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:
- 548,812 sq ft (12.60 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 55 LOS PINOS SPUR
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 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: $1,859,000 – $2,365,000 · 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
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (167922) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 40 Los Pinos (Issued)0.18 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 2.3 yr (first record Jul 24, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr.
- Demolition at 51 Via Del Sol (Issued)0.43 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 6.1 yr (first record Oct 15, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bds (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Dkj Associates (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Divine Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Sun Solar Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40842 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Jan 13, 2025 | $49,000 | Replacing 1 Provia door, 2 Patio Door, and 3 windows (Full Frame) no change in size or location. — Non-structural Door/W… |
| B29426 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 18, 2022 | $19,897 | Installation of 6.46 kW pv system on rooftop, flushmount. (22)380w PV Mod.,(22)Microinverters,(1)PVCombiner w/Monitor. |
| 167922 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Apr 26, 2021 | $34,176 | Generator |
| 162086 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jul 16, 2019 | $35,000 | Battery Storage 67.5 K W - Express |
| 151125 | Electrical / panel | Issued |