310 Olive Ave
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.10552, -122.53923
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,231,000 ($1,083,000–$1,379,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 21, 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)
about 99% 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 Moderate 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Martinez TM (0.19 mi S, entitled). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$14,607/yr at $1,231,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,217/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 310 OLIVE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
A2 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
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. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A2 (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
- Moderate 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 (about 99% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0281E, 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: $1,083,000 – $1,379,000 · 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
- Martinez TM (Entitled)0.19 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 18, 2024), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21).
- New home at 569 Atherton Ave (Applied)0.49 mi NW
In "Applied" for 9.9 yr (since Dec 20, 2016), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Detached ADU (Issued)0.21 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 5 yr (first record Dec 1, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.1 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.31 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 8.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Beckmann Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Ed Wise Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Moore Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Reggies Reliable Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23051 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 21, 2020 | $3,200 | remove 100amp 1950 xo ch panel install new 100amp panel in same place — Service Upgrade |
| B16651 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 11, 2018 | $2,750 | replace furnace — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 155764 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jun 15, 2017 | $4,500 | Voluntary Seismic Upgr |
| B10628 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 13, 2016 | $13,000 | REROOF — ReRoofing |
| 145580 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 22, 2015 | $2,200 |