125 Wilson Hill Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.17538, -122.72293
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence.
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 12 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 3, 2020, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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 (86418): Pending in review for 6.2 yr (27.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 10,156,755 sq ft (233.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 125 WILSON HILL RD; 351 HICKS VALLEY RD; 355 HICKS VALLEY RD
Zoning & Land Use
A60 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A60 (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 A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A60 (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 06041C0150D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94952) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $4,010 · 4BR $4,280
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
- General repair (86418) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.2 yr (27.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- New garage / accessory structure (153617) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7.5 yr (16.6× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- New garage / accessory structure (153616) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7.5 yr (16.6× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- New garage / accessory structure (153615) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7.5 yr (16.6× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Freddie Freitas Jr General Contracting (7 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Able Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Herbs Pool Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); California Energy Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (12 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166142 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Nov 3, 2020 | $92,000 | Pool With Cover T.D. 9-25-20 |
| 86418 | General repair | Applied | App. Sep 9, 2020 | $92,000 | Retaining Wall Near Pool Equipment Shed |
| B19608 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 19, 2019 | $40,465 | Main house: Remove and replace class A comp shingle roof — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| B14231 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Feb 1, 2018 | $12,690 | REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISITNG COMP SHINGLE ROOF. CLASS A ROOF ASSEMBLY. — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| 154701 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 8, 2017 |