25 Lockton Ln
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11146, -122.51726
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 $1,350,000 ($1,188,000–$1,512,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,960 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jun 13, 2024).
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
New garage / accessory structure (151782): Issued after 4 yr (8.9× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
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 (0.14 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:
- 87,164 sq ft (2.00 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 25 LOCKTON LN
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: $1,188,000 – $1,512,000 · 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)
2 active or recent development projects (2 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 74 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits (1 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)1 permit (1 units)
- Additions & renovations4 permits
- Building systems55 permits
- Repairs3 permits
- Other9 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New garage / accessory structure (151782) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 4 yr (8.9× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- New home at 50 Lockton Ln (Issued)0.14 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)0.28 mi SE
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).
- New home at 260 Crest Rd (Applied)0.33 mi N
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: Owner (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Sunworks (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Jemico (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Rapidflo (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38393 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 13, 2024 | $45,799 | Replaced existing heat pump and air handler with Mitsubishi ducted Heat pump and Air Handler. Replaced 8 runs upstairs a… |
| B33429 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Apr 13, 2023 | $81,664 | Replace 4 retrofit windows and 4 retrofit patio doors. — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |
| 163221 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Nov 14, 2019 | $2,000 | Electrical Main Panel |
| 163220 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 14, 2019 | $50,000 | Pv Solar 14.52kw - Express |
| 151782 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Apr 28, 2016 | $96,000 | Detached Garage T.D. 07/16/13 Extended To 04/30/16 Bc |
| 142253 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Apr 14, 2014 | $60,000 | Repl Most Doors & Wndws Size For Size |