472 A San Andreas Dr
Novato 94945 · Novato · Coordinates: 38.13022, -122.60586
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ROS in Novato and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,185,000 ($1,007,000–$1,363,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Area valuation benchmark anchored at $1,185,000
Estimated range $1,007,000–$1,363,000 derived from area zhvi + acs + permit benchmark and 86,859 sq ft lot geometry.
Source: ZIP 94945 Zillow Home Value Index ($1,063,156, September 2026) (Data provided by Zillow)
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 (Local 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New home: Active in "Entitled" for 3 yr (first record Nov 6, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3 yr.
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: New home (0.44 mi S, 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:
- 86,859 sq ft (1.99 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 472A SAN ANDREAS DR; 472 SAN ANDREAS DR
Zoning & Land Use
ROS — Restricted Open Space (Novato)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned ROS (open space): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned ROS (open space), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ROS (open space), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0163E, effective March 16, 2016
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,007,000 – $1,363,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94945) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,770 · 4BR $3,960
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since —)
0 active or recent development projects and 0 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home (Entitled)On this parcel
Active in "Entitled" for 3 yr (first record Nov 6, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.44 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 13, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.3 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.44 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 5, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.4 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (0 permits, 2 grouped projects)
No building permits recorded on this parcel in our dataset.
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 5 entries (report years 2023, 2024, 2025).