2 Alpine Rd
Novato 94945 · Green Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11250, -122.53405
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 $1,450,000 ($1,276,000–$1,624,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$113,760 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Sep 14, 2023).
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
Remodel / interior alteration (162970): Issued after 15 mo (5.4× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
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: Mixed-use development at 435 School Rd (0.37 mi E, 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:
- 44,126 sq ft (1.01 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2 ALPINE RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-2 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
PD — Planned District (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 PD.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned ARP-2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in PD.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in PD.
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: $1,276,000 – $1,624,000 · 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
- Remodel / interior alteration (162970) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 15 mo (5.4× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- Mixed-use development at 435 School Rd (Applied)0.37 mi E
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 at 569 Atherton Ave (Applied)0.48 mi W
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).
- New home at 50 H Ln (Issued)330 ft W
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: Owner (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Metal Roof (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Henry Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Romans Plumbing (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35414 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 14, 2023 | $70,000 | tear off old roofing, install polystick xfr underlayment, install new gutters, install new standing seam metal roof, 52 … |
| 162970 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 17, 2019 | $500,000 | Struc Rmdl On Both Floors And Struct Windows T.D. 10/22/18 |
| 162879 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2019 | $11,190 | Pv 3.78 Kw Express |
| B12368 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. May 4, 2017 | $3,795 | Run 2 gas line from existing 1-1/2 and 1 line in trench to proposed meter location. Installing new shutoff valve and Lit… |
| 144656 | HVAC / heat pump |