10300 Redwood Hwy
Novato 94945 · North Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.18175, -122.59030
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA A flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,152,000 ($1,014,000–$1,290,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 26, 2025, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, about 1% of the lot of lot)
Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 2% 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
Electrical / panel (179161): Issued after 3.8 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$13,698/yr at $1,152,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,142/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:
- 20,512,317 sq ft (470.90 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 10300 REDWOOD HWY
Zoning & Land Use
A60 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
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. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A60 (agricultural), 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) (about 2% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 91% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 7% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 1% of the lot); Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 4% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 94% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0162E, 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: $1,014,000 – $1,290,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Electrical / panel (179161) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3.8 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- New garage / accessory structure (92639) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 2.1 yr (4.7× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- Electrical / panel (177378) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 6 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (168475) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Slc (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Mastec Network Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Amatel (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Electric Tech Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Wsd Engineering Dba Wsd Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179929 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 26, 2025 | $20,000 | Modify Existing Telecom Equip On (E) Tower - Remove Existing Valve Reg Lead-Acid Batteries And Install 8 New Ericsson 66… |
| 179161 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 30, 2025 | $28,600 | Repl 6 Ant, 2 Crs-Arm Mts; Instl 2 Surge Suppressors, 2 Twin Combiners, Ex Cables; Rmv Equp Cab & R (Verizon) |
| 92639 | New garage / accessory structure | Applied | App. Sep 30, 2024 | $40,000 | Cell Site Modifiations - Antennas, R R Us, Cables, Cabinets, Etc - Dish Wireless |
| 177378 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 22, 2024 | $30,000 | Cell Site Modification: Replace (E) Antennas With (N) & Add (N) Antennas |
| 173807 | New garage / accessory structure |