147 Wild Horse Valley Dr
Novato 94947 · North Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09312, -122.62181
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2-B4 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,267,000 ($1,115,000–$1,419,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$22,572 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 26, 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 High 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 176 Wild Horse Valley Dr (0.22 mi N, 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 (~$15,021/yr at $1,267,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,252/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:
- 75,141 sq ft (1.73 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Exemption - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 147 WILD HORSE VALLEY DR
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
- High 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 06041C0278D, 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: $1,115,000 – $1,419,000 · 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
- Demolition at 176 Wild Horse Valley Dr (Issued)0.22 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 2.9 yr (first record Dec 6, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.5 yr.
- Demolition at 80 Palomino Cir (Issued)0.36 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 8.3 yr (first record Aug 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hci Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Jemico (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Christian HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33630 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Apr 26, 2023 | $27,141 | Replace 3 retrofit windows & 1 retrofit patio door. — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |
| B32429 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 30, 2023 | $10,000 | Replace existing furnace with new heatpump — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B31950 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Dec 6, 2022 | $144,914 | Solar system 13.6 kw 2 ESS Franklin 13.6 kw each Main Panel upgrade |
| B27898 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 29, 2021 | $20,700 | Install (17) roof mount solar panels at 6.12kw. Install energy storage system to backup electrical. Install new 125A sub… |