2 Anton Way
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11795, -122.51969
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 $1,337,000 ($1,177,000–$1,497,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 6, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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
HVAC / heat pump (174506): Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,946).
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 (0.14 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:
- 41,469 sq ft (0.95 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2 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 (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: $1,177,000 – $1,497,000 · 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
- HVAC / heat pump (174506) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,946).
- New home at 260 Crest Rd (Applied)0.14 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: M 2 Design And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Able Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Warming Trends (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180440 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Nov 6, 2025 | $45,000 | Replace Car Deck Approach (Concrete Only), Parking & Walkwy Concrete; Guardrails |
| B34733 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 16, 2023 | $17,235 | REMOVE AND REPLACE CLASS A BUR TAR AND GRAVEL ROOF. — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| 174506 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 14, 2023 | $5,583 | Remove [E] Wood-Burning Fireplace & Replace With [N] E P A Rated Wood-Burning Stove |
| B33956 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 19, 2023 | $6,200 | Replace failed furnace with new furnace — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B33072 | Electrical / panel | Issued |