368 School Rd
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11514, -122.52841
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 $1,213,000 ($1,067,000–$1,359,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,960 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jun 24, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed-use development at 435 School Rd (0.29 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$14,400/yr at $1,213,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,200/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:
- 136,212 sq ft (3.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 368 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: $1,067,000 – $1,359,000 · 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
- Mixed-use development at 435 School Rd (Applied)0.29 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).
- New home (Issued)0.37 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 8.2 yr (first record Sep 12, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.2 yr.
- New commercial building at 450 Atherton Ave (Applied)0.39 mi SW
Active in "Applied" for 7.3 yr (first record Jul 10, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.9 yr.
- New home at 50 H Ln (Issued)0.41 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 12 yr (first record Nov 18, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Fidelity Home Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bigham Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42869 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 24, 2025 | $11,950 | Remove existing roof. Install with new Lifetime Class A composition shingles. — ReRoofing |
| B37534 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 2, 2024 | $35,500 | *** Main House Roof Only*** Excludes Shingle Portion Prepare existing 40 sq ft surface to receive new roof. Apply 1 1 /2… |
| B23341 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Aug 24, 2020 | $19,000 | AC and Furnace Replacement , 13+1 RUNS R6 DUCTING More than total 40 ft of ducting 14 SEER and 80% AFUE — Replace Ductwo… |
| 161480 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 9, 2019 | $40,000 | Rooftop Solar 6.93 K W - Express |
| B17304 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |