8900 Redwood Hwy
Novato 94945 · North Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.15621, -122.56606
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,166,000 ($1,026,000–$1,306,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,680 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jun 10, 2020).
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 13% 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
Solar / battery storage (164862): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$13,859/yr at $1,166,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,155/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:
- 555,521 sq ft (12.75 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Unimproved
- Addresses on lot:
- 8900 REDWOOD HWY
Zoning & Land Use
A2 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A2 (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 A2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A2 (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 13% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 87% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0164E, 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: $1,026,000 – $1,306,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (164862) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Electrical / panel (157530) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,020).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Borrego Solar Dba Borrego Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Electric Tech Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164862 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 10, 2020 | $4,016,572 | Ground Mount Photovoltaic 3610 Kw T.D. 5/20/20 |
| 157530 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 24, 2018 | $20,000 | Repl Antennas, Battery String, Cables, Etc - Sprint T.D. 11/30/17 |