350 School Rd
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11643, -122.52739
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 $1,218,000 ($1,072,000–$1,364,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,332 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Mar 4, 2019).
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
Solar / battery storage (82647): Pending in review for 8.1 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Bahia Heights (0.45 mi N, 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:
- 105,720 sq ft (2.43 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 350 SCHOOL RD; 352 SCHOOL 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: $1,072,000 – $1,364,000 · 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)0.45 mi N
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).
- Solar / battery storage (82647) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.1 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (81808) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.6 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Mixed-use development at 435 School Rd (Applied)0.38 mi S
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mother Nature Construction (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Capstone Roofing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); The Electrical People (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17174 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 4, 2019 | $3,000 | Service Upgrade 125 to 200 amps — Service Upgrade |
| B17173 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 4, 2019 | $3,000 | Service upgrade 125 to 325amps — Service Upgrade |
| 82647 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. Oct 15, 2018 | $19,909 | Rooftop Solar 4.26 K W On House #1- Express |
| 159863 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 15, 2018 | $19,909 | Rooftop Solar 4.26 K W On House #1- Express |
| 159862 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 15, 2018 | $53,091 |