500 Mcclay Rd
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09439, -122.59871
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 $1,282,000 ($1,128,000–$1,436,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,240 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 9, 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 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
Solar / battery storage (81333): Pending in review for 8.8 yr — 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (0.42 mi SE, applied). 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:
- 33,977 sq ft (0.78 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 500 MCCLAY 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: $1,128,000 – $1,436,000 · 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 (81333) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.8 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (Applied)0.42 mi SE
In "Applied" for 22 mo (since Jan 23, 2025), exceeding the 253d median and 456d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $950,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1955 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)350 ft W
Active in "Issued" for 11.6 yr (first record Apr 15, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
- New home at 1970 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)0.13 mi NW
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: Petersen Dean (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Lowes Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35704 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2023 | $23,650 | Remove existing roof. Install with new Lifetime Class A composition shingles. — ReRoofing |
| 157774 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2018 | $63,163 | 18.00 Kw Pv - Express |
| 81333 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. Jan 18, 2018 | $63,163 | 18.00 Kw Pv - Express |
| B14024 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Dec 28, 2017 | $3,000 | Replace existing 200 amp main service panel with new 200 amp main service panel — Service Upgrade |