594 Trumbull Ave
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.10229, -122.60503
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned Undesignated in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,283,000 ($1,129,000–$1,437,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,614 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Oct 2, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.19 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$15,205/yr at $1,283,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,267/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 50,922 sq ft (1.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 594 TRUMBULL AVE; 596 TRUMBULL AVE
Zoning & Land Use
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
A2-B4 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned Undesignated (other): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules. The parcel point also falls in A2-B4.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned Undesignated (other): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Undesignated. The parcel point also falls in A2-B4.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned Undesignated (other): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Undesignated. The parcel point also falls in A2-B4.
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 06041C0276D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,129,000 – $1,437,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94947) · FY 2026
Studio $2,250 · 1BR $2,690 · 2BR $3,260 · 3BR $4,160 · 4BR $4,320
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home (Issued)0.19 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 6, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.4 yr.
- New home at 2052 Hatch Rd (Issued)0.21 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 22, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr.
- Accessory Dwelling (Issued)0.32 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 5.5 yr (first record May 13, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.5 yr.
- Accessory Dwelling (Issued)0.34 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 5.8 yr (first record Jan 20, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Earl Adams Tile Coping And Plastering (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Grupe Bros Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Baswell Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180201 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Oct 2, 2025 | $49,000 | Non-Structural Pool Remodel/Repair |
| B23773 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 7, 2020 | $800 | Replacing gas line to water heater — New Gas Service |
| 162633 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 16, 2019 | $2,000 | New Load Center |
| 162632 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 16, 2019 | $1,400 | Battery Back Up Express |
| 162631 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 16, 2019 | $24,240 |