80 Palomino Cir
Novato 94947 · North Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09852, -122.62138
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 $1,261,000 ($1,110,000–$1,412,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$16,560 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jan 31, 2025).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Demolition at 80 Palomino Cir: Active in "Issued" for 8.3 yr (first record Aug 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.8 yr.
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 at 2500 Vineyard Rd (0.3 mi N, 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:
- 75,577 sq ft (1.74 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 80 PALOMINO CIR
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 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: $1,110,000 – $1,412,000 · 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
- Demolition at 80 Palomino Cir (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 8.3 yr (first record Aug 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.8 yr.
- Remodel / interior alteration (89281) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.9 yr (21.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- Demolition (160503) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo (2.8× the 55d median) — above the 75th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 55d, 75th pct 106d, n=130).
- New home at 2500 Vineyard Rd (Applied)0.3 mi N
In "Applied" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 14, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rasmussen Dv And Son (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Demolition); K And S Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Haddon Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Ekr Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner (13 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41078 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 31, 2025 | $4,000 | Upgrade existing 200A main service panel with new 200A Solar ready panel — Service Upgrade |
| B39192 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 21, 2024 | $53,998 | 10.08 kW-DC Residential Roof Mount Solar PV Installation with 10 kWh Grid-Tied battery system for self consumption only … |
| 89281 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Dec 7, 2021 | $250,000 | Remodel; Replace Windows, Lighting. Other Large Remodel (2070 Sq Ft) In 2019 N F D |
| B25684 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 10, 2021 |