2037 Hatch Rd
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09834, -122.60421
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned Undesignated in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,315,000 ($1,157,000–$1,473,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$45,900 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jun 19, 2019).
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) (157631): Issued after 22 mo (4.3× 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 (360 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:
- 44,997 sq ft (1.03 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2037 HATCH 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
- 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: $1,157,000 – $1,473,000 · 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) (157631) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 22 mo (4.3× 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)360 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 at 1970 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)0.28 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 10 yr (first record Nov 14, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 4 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.29 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 6, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gene Burch Plumbing Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Nima Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Thompson Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Demolition); Owner (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18043 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 19, 2019 | $6,463 | replace furnace — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B17570 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Apr 23, 2019 | $6,179 | REPLACE TANKLES WATER HEATER WITH NEW ONE. — New Plumbing Fixture(s) |
| B14742 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 16, 2018 | $2,000 | Install new 200Amp panel in new location on front corner of garage. Install new service lateral conduit up through roof … |
| 157650 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Feb 6, 2018 | $15,000 | Ret Walls |
| 157631 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Feb 6, 2018 |