568 Wilson Ave
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09891, -122.59974
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2-B4 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,297,000 ($1,141,000–$1,453,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$27,693 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 26, 2021).
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 (165369): Pending in review for 6.6 yr (14.6× 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Perryman ADU (0.23 mi NE, 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:
- 42,689 sq ft (0.98 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 568 WILSON AVE
Zoning & Land Use
A2-B4 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A2-B4 (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 A2-B4 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A2-B4 (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 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: $1,141,000 – $1,453,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
1 active or recent development project (1 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 56 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit
- Additions & renovations7 permits
- Building systems40 permits
- Repairs1 permit
- Other7 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New garage / accessory structure (165369) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.6 yr (14.6× 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 568 Wilson Ave (Finaled / completed)On this parcel
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $830,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Perryman ADU (Issued)0.23 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 21, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo.
- New home at 2052 Hatch Rd (Issued)0.24 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 22, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner Builder (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jeffrey Novak Gen Contr (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Design Build Specialists (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Fairway Design And Construction (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167908 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Apr 26, 2021 | $69,233 | Pool Rmdl - Square Corners, Add Interior Spa, Auto Cover T.D. 4-28-21 |
| 165368 | New single-family home | Issued | Iss. Aug 6, 2020 | $830,000 | T/D & Rebuild Home W/Carport T.D.5/19/20 |
| B22845 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jun 22, 2020 | $1 | Temporary power pole installation for pg&e inspection and utility switchover — Service Upgrade |
| 165369 | New garage / accessory structure | Applied | App. Apr 21, 2020 | $17,000 | Repr/Repl Driveway Bridge T.D. 5/19/20 |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2020, 2021).