116 H Ln
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11794, -122.53458
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 $1,255,000 ($1,104,000–$1,406,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$55,080 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest May 31, 2024).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Pool / spa (176770): Issued after 11 mo (2.4× the 136d median) — above the 75th percentile for pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 75th pct 241d, n=162).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Bahia Heights (0.48 mi NE, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 489,702 sq ft (11.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 116 H LN
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: $1,104,000 – $1,406,000 · 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
- Bahia Heights (Entitled)0.48 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 8.6 yr (since Mar 26, 2018), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (9 housing units across 0 permits).
- Pool / spa (176770) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 11 mo (2.4× the 136d median) — above the 75th percentile for pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 75th pct 241d, n=162).
- Bahia Heights (Entitled)0.48 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 8.6 yr (since Mar 26, 2018), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home at 50 H Ln (Issued)0.38 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 12 yr (first record Nov 18, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tropicana Pools Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (9 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Pacific Pools (3 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176770 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. May 31, 2024 | $95,000 | Gunite Swimming Pool W/ Auto Cover |
| 166425 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Dec 2, 2020 | $52,150 | 16.32kw Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System |