759 Hicks Valley Rd
Petaluma 94952 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.16306, -122.70957
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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 27, 2015, 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) (about 87% 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
Demolition at 759 Hicks Valley Rd: Active in "Issued" for 11.7 yr (first record Mar 17, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.5 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 19,192,144 sq ft (440.59 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 759 HICKS VALLEY RD; 759 HICKS VALLEY RD A
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) (about 87% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 13% 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
- Demolition at 759 Hicks Valley Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 11.7 yr (first record Mar 17, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Machado Bros (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Demolition); Summit Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146827 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Apr 27, 2015 | $13,638 | Demo 2nd House On Property J# 4m110 |
| 146821 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 27, 2015 | $5,626 | Relocate Main Electrical Panel |