1526 Indian Valley Rd
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09107, -122.58146
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned Undesignated in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,280,000 ($1,126,000–$1,434,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,240 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Sep 21, 2022).
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) (about 99% 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
Solar / battery storage (154532): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.22 mi E, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 73,137 sq ft (1.68 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1526 INDIAN VALLEY RD
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
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 99% 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: $1,126,000 – $1,434,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (154532) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (154531) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New home (Entitled)0.22 mi E
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)0.27 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 7.9 yr (first record Dec 10, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kelly Plumbing And Heating (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Auto Charge Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Lory Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); 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 (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31134 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Sep 21, 2022 | $269 | Install one 32A/240V EV charging station adjacent to existing 200A main electrical service panel. — EV Charging Station;… |
| B11965 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Mar 6, 2017 | $7,500 | REPLACE FURNACE & INSTALL AC — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 154532 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 14, 2017 | $4,800 | P V Sys 3.024 Kw - (Shed) - Express |
| 154531 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 14, 2017 | $7,200 | P V Sys 4.536 Kw (House) - Express |
| B11068 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 26, 2016 |