25 Archibald Ln
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11504, -122.53930
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 $1,344,000 ($1,183,000–$1,505,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,680 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest May 26, 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
Solar / battery storage (94250): Pending in review for 6 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
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 675 Atherton Ave (0.5 mi W, 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:
- 75,969 sq ft (1.74 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 25 ARCHIBALD 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 06041C0281E, 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: $1,183,000 – $1,505,000 · 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)
3 active or recent development projects (2 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 42 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits (1 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)2 permits (2 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations2 permits
- Building systems30 permits
- Repairs2 permits
- Other3 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 675 Atherton Ave (Applied)0.5 mi W
In "Applied" for 5.5 yr (since May 18, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,500,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Solar / battery storage (94250) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New home at 569 Atherton Ave (Applied)0.28 mi SW
In "Applied" for 9.9 yr (since Dec 20, 2016), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 11 H Ln (aka 15) (Issued)0.23 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 4.4 yr (first record Jun 9, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Green Gate Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (12 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Pacific Pools (3 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Stephen Spicer (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94250 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. May 26, 2026 | $6,500 | Add Ground Mount Solar Panel To Current System. Nine 400 Watt Panels. |
| B42575 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 29, 2025 | $17,000 | Add roughly 30kWh battery system to existing PV system. |
| 150797 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2016 | $31,000 | Dishwasher Plbg & Repl Wndws In Kind |