10 Sutton Ln
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11672, -122.52233
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 $1,345,000 ($1,184,000–$1,506,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,554 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Dec 7, 2023).
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 260 Crest Rd (0.2 mi E, 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 (~$15,918/yr at $1,345,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,326/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:
- 50,573 sq ft (1.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 10 SUTTON 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 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: $1,184,000 – $1,506,000 · 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 260 Crest Rd (Applied)0.2 mi E
In "Applied" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 8, 2022), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Mixed-use development at 435 School Rd (Applied)0.49 mi SW
In "Applied" for 5.6 yr (since Mar 26, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Issued)0.21 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 8.2 yr (first record Sep 12, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.2 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 200 Atherton Ave (adu 200a) (Issued)0.46 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Feb 8, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 18 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Paragon Roofing And Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Silverline Home Remodeling (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 (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36354 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 7, 2023 | $22,000 | Reroof, tear off, 42 SQ. Shingles — ReRoofing |
| B33983 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 30, 2023 | $21,600 | Installation of a 12.00 KW Solar PV System Residential Roof Mounted 30 Panels with 30 enphase microinverters and 175A de… |