49 Los Pinos
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03456, -122.64624
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 $2,139,000 ($1,882,000–$2,396,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$55,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 25, 2022).
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
Pool / spa (164140): Issued after 9 mo (1.9× the 136d median) — above the 75th percentile for pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 75th pct 241d, n=162).
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 (320 ft SE, 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:
- 452,066 sq ft (10.38 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 49 LOS PINOS
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: $1,882,000 – $2,396,000 · 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
- Pool / spa (164140) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (1.9× the 136d median) — above the 75th percentile for pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 75th pct 241d, n=162).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 40 Los Pinos (Issued)320 ft SE
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)0.42 mi NE
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: Owner (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Sun Solar Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Rasmussen Dv And Son (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Hendrickson Pools (1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29505 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 25, 2022 | $101,815 | Installation of (34)380w PV Modules, (34)Microinverters, (1)Combiner, (4) 10.5kwh Batteries,(1)Smart Switch,(1) Lever Di… |
| 164782 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 3, 2020 | $14,000 | Ess |
| 164140 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Feb 5, 2020 | $175,000 | Pool W/Cover; Decks |