25 Woodview Ln
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11025, -122.51182
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 $1,359,000 ($1,196,000–$1,522,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$22,720 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Nov 19, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Pool / spa (149882): Issued after 17 mo (3.7× the 136d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 90th pct 393d, n=162).
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 (0.37 mi W, 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:
- 95,135 sq ft (2.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 25 WOODVIEW 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: $1,196,000 – $1,522,000 · 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
- Pool / spa (149882) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 17 mo (3.7× the 136d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 90th pct 393d, n=162).
- New home at 50 Lockton Ln (Issued)0.37 mi W
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)0.11 mi SW
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 (Entitled)0.32 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2 yr (since Nov 13, 2024), 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: Hendrickson Pools (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Semper Solaris Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Solarcity (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tj Built Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Owner (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44826 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 19, 2025 | $54,502 | 4.1KW DC PV, 13.5KWH ESS, 125A SOLAR ONLY LOAD CENTER |
| 158914 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 27, 2018 | $10,250 | Solar 6.93 Kw - Express |
| 149882 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Nov 19, 2015 | $200,000 | Pool & Spa; Decks, Stairs; Outdoor Shower |