1 Deer Trl
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08583, -122.59197
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned Undesignated in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,545,000 ($1,360,000–$1,730,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$275,220 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Dec 9, 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 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (0.32 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$18,218/yr at $1,545,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,518/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:
- 55,975 sq ft (1.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1 DEER TRL; 3 DEER TRL
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
- 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 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: $1,360,000 – $1,730,000 · 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)0.32 mi N
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 1763 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)0.18 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 12.6 yr (first record Apr 3, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
- New commercial building at 1754 Indian Valley Rd (Applied)0.24 mi N
Active in "Applied" for 16 mo (first record Jul 29, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
- New home at 1783 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)0.27 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 11.8 yr (first record Jan 14, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (3 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Builders Of Marin (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Job Finders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jp Construction (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163469 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Dec 9, 2019 | $163,000 | Addn;Rmdl;Deck |
| 163468 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Dec 9, 2019 | $300,000 | New Adu W/Workshop On Bottom |
| B12296 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Apr 24, 2017 | $2,000 | replace water main from meter to house — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B12278 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 20, 2017 | $500 | electric for septic — New Circuits / Outlets |