1550 Indian Valley Rd
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08997, -122.58208
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 $1,270,000 ($1,118,000–$1,422,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 14, 2017, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.29 mi NE, entitled). 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 (~$15,055/yr at $1,270,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,255/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:
- 60,243 sq ft (1.38 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1550 INDIAN VALLEY RD
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 06041C0279D, 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: $1,118,000 – $1,422,000 · 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 (Entitled)0.29 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 6.3 yr (since Jul 9, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 1611 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)0.19 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 7.9 yr (first record Dec 10, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.8 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.44 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 8.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.8 yr.
- New commercial building at 1754 Indian Valley Rd (Applied)0.47 mi W
Active in "Applied" for 16 mo (first record Jul 29, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Renewal By Andersen (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Jemico (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); United Vi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner (6 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner Builder (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13502 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Oct 14, 2017 | $7,578 | REPLACING 2 GLASS DOORS LIKE FOR LIKE — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |
| 156062 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Jul 24, 2017 | $49,999 | Repl 33 Wndws And 2 Sliding Doors In Kind Mostly. Elim Posts @ Door To Fam Rm |
| 145558 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 21, 2015 | $3,500 | Water Heater |