1 Lafranchi Ln
Nicasio 94946 · Nicasio · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06253, -122.70214
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-7 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,102,000 ($1,850,000–$2,354,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,258 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jan 19, 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 Moderate 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 29 Lafranchi Ln (0.16 mi SW, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$24,623/yr at $2,102,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,052/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:
- 178,160 sq ft (4.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1 LAFRANCHI LN
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-7 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-7 (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-7 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-7 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate 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: $1,850,000 – $2,354,000 · 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 1 Lafranchi Ln (Finaled / completed)On this parcel
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $880,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 29 Lafranchi Ln (Applied)0.16 mi SW
In "Applied" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 19, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4 Nicasio Creek Rd (Applied)0.19 mi S
In "Applied" for 5.7 yr (since Feb 24, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New commercial building at 5300 Nicasio Valley Rd (Issued)0.23 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 9.6 yr (first record Mar 27, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.1 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Oakwood Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Petersen Dean (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Swell Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); George Borghi (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Richard E Wodehouse (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28412 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 19, 2022 | $27,985 | INSTALL ADVANCED ENERGY SYSTEM INCLUDING: (2) TESLA POWERWALL 2 AC BATTERY SYSTEMS, (1) TESLA BACKUP GATEWAY 2, INSTALL … |
| B28356 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 14, 2022 | $5,000 | Installing electrical and plumbing to support rainwater collection to be used for outdoor irrigation. — New Circuits / O… |
| 154089 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Dec 15, 2016 | $28,445 | P V Sys 7.7 K W - Express |
| 148179 | New single-family home | Issued | Iss. Jul 28, 2015 |