290 Olive Ave
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.10787, -122.54249
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,364,000 ($1,200,000–$1,528,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$27,122 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 11, 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 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: New home at 569 Atherton Ave (0.29 mi N, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$16,136/yr at $1,364,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,345/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:
- 94,395 sq ft (2.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 290 OLIVE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-2 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-2 (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 ARP-2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-2 (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 (all 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: $1,200,000 – $1,528,000 · 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
- New home at 569 Atherton Ave (Applied)0.29 mi N
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).
- Martinez TM (Entitled)0.4 mi SE
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).
- Detached ADU (Issued)0.22 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 5 yr (first record Dec 1, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.1 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.24 mi SW
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: Eclipse Energy And Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Peter Levi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Stephen Spicer (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43840 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 11, 2025 | $28,986 | (EXISTING) FLUSH MOUNTED PV SYSTEM W/ GRID TIED MICROINVERTERS, WITH (NEW) BATTERY STORAGE (EXISTING) MAIN SERVICE PANEL |
| B35076 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Aug 15, 2023 | $12,500 | Replace A/C with heat pump and coil on left side of home — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B33241 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 4, 2023 | $16,200 | Install 10.20KW of roof mount solar. Main breaker downsize: (N) 175A MAIN BREAKER |
| B31698 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 8, 2022 | $20,000 | (N) 9.96kW PV Solar Install, (24) 415W PV modules on roof, interconnect at main service panel with circuit breaker, main… |