90 A Verissimo Dr
Novato 94947 · North Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.10266, -122.62891
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned Undesignated in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,419,000 ($1,249,000–$1,589,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$302,378 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Aug 28, 2025).
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
Accessory dwelling unit at 90 Verissimo Dr (adu 90a): Active in "Issued" for 3 yr (first record Oct 27, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.1 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 20 Verissimo Dr (0.37 mi E, applied). 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:
- 103,934 sq ft (2.39 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 90A VERISSIMO DR; 90 VERISSIMO DR
Zoning & Land Use
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
A2-B4 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned Undesignated (other): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules. The parcel point also falls in A2-B4.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned Undesignated (other): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Undesignated. The parcel point also falls in A2-B4.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned Undesignated (other): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Undesignated. The parcel point also falls in A2-B4.
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 06041C0257D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,249,000 – $1,589,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94947) · FY 2026
Studio $2,250 · 1BR $2,690 · 2BR $3,260 · 3BR $4,160 · 4BR $4,320
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 90 Verissimo Dr (adu 90a) (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 3 yr (first record Oct 27, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.1 yr.
- Other (179943) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- Remodel / interior alteration (177841) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (3.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (177840) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 11 mo (1.7× the 204d median) — above the 75th percentile for accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 204d, 75th pct 331d, n=298).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (2 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Marco Design Group (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Barkley Builders (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rjdj (2 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179943 | Other | Issued | Iss. Aug 28, 2025 | $500 | Design Change On-Grade Deck To Wood Deck Structure - Related To 177840-1 |
| 177841 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 11, 2024 | $600,000 | Addition; Remodel; Covered Porch/Decks |
| 177840 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Oct 11, 2024 | $1,000 | New A D U By Conversion Of Existing 'storage' |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2024).