255 Crest Rd
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11549, -122.51865
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 $1,323,000 ($1,164,000–$1,482,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Mar 12, 2022).
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 50 Lockton Ln (0.4 mi S, issued). 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 (~$15,665/yr at $1,323,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,305/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:
- 20,691 sq ft (0.47 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 255 CREST RD
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 06041C0282E, 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: $1,164,000 – $1,482,000 · 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 50 Lockton Ln (Issued)0.4 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 8.7 yr (first record Feb 21, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,090,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 260 Crest Rd (Applied)200 ft N
In "Applied" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 8, 2022), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 200 Atherton Ave (adu 200a) (Issued)0.38 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Feb 8, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 18 mo.
- New home (Issued)0.41 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 8.2 yr (first record Sep 12, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Moore Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Moore Solar Heating Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Ian A Neilson Construction Services (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29046 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Mar 12, 2022 | $3,000 | 1 50 GALLON WATER HEATER CHANGE OUT — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B11480 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 6, 2016 | $10,400 | Replace furnace, duct, air conditioning; upgrade electric service panel — Service Upgrade; Replace Ductwork, Replace Mec… |
| 153971 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Dec 6, 2016 | $7,250 | P V Sys 3.42 K W Express |