2050 Hatch Rd
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09901, -122.60430
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 $1,240,000 ($1,091,000–$1,389,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 9, 2014, 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 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
Addition (adds square footage) (142878): Issued after 17 mo (3.2× the 160d median) — slower than 90% of addition (adds square footage) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 160d, 90th pct 440d, n=316).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 2052 Hatch Rd (120 ft 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 18,121 sq ft (0.42 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2050 HATCH 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
- 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: $1,091,000 – $1,389,000 · 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
- Addition (adds square footage) (142878) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 17 mo (3.2× the 160d median) — slower than 90% of addition (adds square footage) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 160d, 90th pct 440d, n=316).
- New home at 2052 Hatch Rd (Issued)120 ft N
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 22, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.26 mi NW
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 1970 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)0.32 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 10 yr (first record Nov 14, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Alvarado Brothers Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Syntrol Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Demolition); Jeffrey Novak Gen Contr (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144462 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2014 | $15,000 | Rmdl Kit - Express |
| 142878 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Jun 9, 2014 | $25,000 | Convert Barn To Office And Add Entry - As-Built T.D. 1/22/13 |
| 142399 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Apr 28, 2014 | $800 | Break Open Wall To Make 4 Br House Into 3 Br Per E H S T.D. 3/27/14 |
| 141695 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2014 | $5,480 | Replace Furnace |