1 Rebelo Ln
Novato 94947 · North Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.10118, -122.62924
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,686,000 ($1,484,000–$1,888,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$442,055 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (13 total permits, latest Jan 24, 2024).
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
Accessory dwelling unit at 1 Rebelo Ln: Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 24, 2024) 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: New home at 2500 Vineyard Rd (0.41 mi E, 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:
- 68,128 sq ft (1.56 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1 REBELO LN; 3 REBELO LN
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.1 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
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 06041C0257D, 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: $1,484,000 – $1,888,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94947) · FY 2026
Studio $2,250 · 1BR $2,690 · 2BR $3,260 · 3BR $4,160 · 4BR $4,320
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1 Rebelo Ln (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 24, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (174204) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 23 mo (3.4× the 204d median) — slower than 90% of accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 204d, 90th pct 549d, n=298).
- General repair (174207) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (3.2× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
- General repair (174206) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (3.2× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Millsap Degnan And Associates (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · General repair); Sunrun Installation Service (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Lightning Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Marin Kitchen (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jw Hanson Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (13 permits, 2 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36805 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Jan 24, 2024 | $6,000 | Gas-install new gas service to supply an 1185sf ADU. Water-install new water service to supply an 1185sf ADU. — New Gas … |
| 174207 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jun 5, 2023 | $40,000 | South Driveway & Stair Retaining Wall |
| 174206 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jun 5, 2023 | $30,000 | Retaining Wall Behind A D U |