155 Crest Rd
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11213, -122.51417
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 $1,349,000 ($1,187,000–$1,511,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,880 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Nov 9, 2026).
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
Other (179578): Issued after 2 mo — above the 75th percentile for other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 75th pct 1d, n=1,560).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 50 Lockton Ln (0.3 mi SW, issued). 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:
- 30,056 sq ft (0.69 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 155 CREST 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: $1,187,000 – $1,511,000 · 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 50 Lockton Ln (Issued)0.3 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 8.7 yr (first record Feb 21, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,090,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 8 Glen Ln (Applied)0.22 mi S
In "Applied" for 2.4 yr (since Jul 2, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Other (179578) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — above the 75th percentile for other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 75th pct 1d, n=1,560).
- New home at 260 Crest Rd (Applied)0.37 mi NW
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jemico (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Wedge Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Moore Home Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); James S Clough Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Egan Agape Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49058 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Nov 9, 2026 | $5,250 | Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B48949 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 29, 2026 | $12,525 | Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s); Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B48622 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 2, 2026 | $6,400 | ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| 179578 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jul 10, 2025 | $128,975 | Remove/Replace Decks And Stairs In Kind |
| B41849 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Apr 2, 2025 | $34,178 |