7 Anton Way
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11872, -122.51934
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 $1,435,000 ($1,263,000–$1,607,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$98,640 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Aug 2, 2017).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (80453): Pending in review for 9.3 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
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: New home at 260 Crest Rd (0.19 mi S, 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:
- 42,994 sq ft (0.99 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7 ANTON WAY
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 (about 99% 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: $1,263,000 – $1,607,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (80453) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9.3 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New home at 260 Crest Rd (Applied)0.19 mi S
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).
- New home (Issued)0.27 mi W
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: Petersen Dean (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); J And J Custom Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Aaero Heating And Sheet Metal (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mountain Top Construction (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156141 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 2, 2017 | $15,050 | Battery Backup |
| 156140 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 2, 2017 | $30,000 | P V Sys 8.85 K W - Express |
| 80453 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. Jul 20, 2017 | $45,050 | Pv Solar - 8.8 Kw -Express |
| 154161 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Dec 22, 2016 | $329,000 | Rmdl Whole House; Deck |
| 145610 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 27, 2015 | $3,979 | Rplc Furnace |