17 Rebelo Ln
Novato 94947 · North Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09986, -122.62590
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 $1,257,000 ($1,106,000–$1,408,000).
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 (+$13,118 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (10 total permits, latest Mar 10, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (156454): Issued after 8 mo (3.1× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$14,906/yr at $1,257,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,242/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:
- 63,249 sq ft (1.45 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 17 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: $1,106,000 – $1,408,000 · 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
- New home at 17 Rebelo Ln (Finaled / completed)On this parcel
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,153,603 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- General repair (156454) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo (3.1× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
- General repair (156453) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo (3.1× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
- General repair (156452) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo (3.1× 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: Shiloh Builders (7 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · General repair); Infinity Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (10 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164434 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 10, 2020 | $1,000 | Elec Sub Panel |
| 164433 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 10, 2020 | $7,000 | Energy Storage System Fastrack T.D. 3-5-20 |
| 158335 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 26, 2018 | $23,000 | Roof Solar 6.84 Kw - Express Des Chg 4/16/19 |
| 156455 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 7, 2017 | $5,000 | Driveway Ret. Wall***Extend To 9/17/20 Bc |