9 Indian Trail Ct
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09199, -122.59126
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 (+$12,368 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Mar 22, 2018).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (0.14 mi SW, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$15,193/yr at $1,282,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,266/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 45,956 sq ft (1.06 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 9 INDIAN TRAIL CT
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 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: $1,128,000 – $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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (Applied)0.14 mi SW
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).
- New home at 1783 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)0.2 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 11.8 yr (first record Jan 14, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
- New commercial building at 1754 Indian Valley Rd (Applied)0.2 mi S
Active in "Applied" for 15 mo (first record Jul 29, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo.
- New home (Issued)0.26 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.3 yr (first record Jul 24, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.3 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (2 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Travis Remodeling (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Gci Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Northgate Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Baswell Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14582 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Mar 22, 2018 | $2,584 | We provided labor and material for the installation of new 1 type L copper water service from the meter to the house. We… |
| 154265 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jan 4, 2017 | $35,136 | Rmdl Kitchen - Express |
| B11490 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Dec 6, 2016 | $800 | Replace water heater — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B11163 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 10, 2016 | $20,000 | REROOF — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| B11127 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 4, 2016 |