334 School Rd
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11773, -122.52451
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 $1,355,000 ($1,192,000–$1,518,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,836 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Sep 10, 2025).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Bahia Heights (0.41 mi NW, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$16,033/yr at $1,355,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,336/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:
- 86,467 sq ft (1.99 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 334 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: $1,192,000 – $1,518,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
1 active or recent development project (1 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 41 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit (1 units)
- Additions & renovations5 permits
- Building systems24 permits
- Repairs2 permits
- Other9 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Bahia Heights (Entitled)0.41 mi NW
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).
- New home at 260 Crest Rd (Applied)0.33 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).
- Bahia Heights (Entitled)0.4 mi NW
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).
- Mixed-use development at 435 School Rd (Applied)0.5 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: Ernest Ongaro And Sons (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Petersen Dean (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Swell Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Vince Sigal Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43807 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Sep 10, 2025 | $28,533 | Remove (E) NG furnace located in crawl space. Install (N) NG furnace in same location. Remove (E) AC on side yard. Insta… |
| B31202 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 27, 2022 | $3,800 | Replace 100 amp subpanel in upstairs master closet and relocate it to the outer wall facing the room entrance as per cod… |
| 168482 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 14, 2021 | $22,321 | Energy Storage System - Express |
| B15833 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 31, 2018 | $1,800 | Replace failed tankless water heater with new navien 240 A — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| 151177 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 14, 2016 | $41,677 | 11.20kw Roof Mount Photovoltaic |
| 150696 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 9, 2016 | $2,596 | Repl Elec Meter, New 225 Amp Electrical Service Panel |