Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · APN 146-321-20 · Unincorporated Marin
Zoned Undesignated in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,244,000 ($1,095,000–$1,393,000).
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Aug 6, 2026).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
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)
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)
Automated synthesis of indexed municipal, county, state, and federal public records — informational context only, not a formal appraisal, survey, or legal/tax determination.
61 permits within ½ mile since November 2024
The map shows new construction, ADUs, demolitions, additions, and renovations. Routine systems work (roofs, HVAC, water heaters) is counted but not mapped. Unit counts are as stated on permits.
$1,244,000
Benchmark range: $1,095,000 – $1,393,000
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 441 Wilson Ave (0.13 mi SW, 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)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,230/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: permits located by parcel, ½ mile radius · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
Public-records benchmark estimate combining Zillow Home Value Index (Data provided by Zillow), Census ACS 5-year estimates, parcel land-use/lot characteristics, and issued building permits. Not an official appraisal.
No ADU or new-home permits recorded within ¼ mile in this window.
Permit counts, by the date issued (or applied, if not yet issued). Lot splits are planning cases, which we don't have.
We read public zoning and hazard maps against state law (ADUs: Gov. Code 66314; SB 9: Gov. Code 65852.21 and 66411.7). Local rules, title, tenancy history and site conditions can change the answer. Check with Unincorporated Marin's planning department before relying on it.
Sources: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Zoning (11 cities and unincorporated Marin) (retrieved Nov 13, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area (effective 2024-04-01) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area (map dated 2025-03-24) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — flood hazard zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — FIRM panels (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · California Geological Survey, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · Zoning classes: our classification of Undesignated as other, checked against the zone description on Oct 24, 2026
Chronological history of building permit applications and issuances, snapshot-dated status changes, State housing entitlements, surrounding development within ½ mile, and area home-value trends.
Permit issued and active for 11.6 yr (first record Apr 15, 2015), with no completion or new permit record in 11.4 yr. · 1 unit · $160,000 declared valuation
Permit issued and active for 8.5 yr (first record May 24, 2018), with no completion or new permit record in 7.2 yr. · 1 unit · $480,000 declared valuation
Permit issued and active for 5.7 yr (first record Feb 25, 2021), with no completion or new permit record in 5.7 yr. · 1 unit · $5,000 declared valuation
Permit issued and active for 5.4 yr (first record Jun 25, 2021), with no completion or new permit record in 4.8 yr. · 1 unit · $450,000 declared valuation
Permit issued and active for 10 yr (first record Nov 14, 2016), with no completion or new permit record in 4 yr. · 1 unit · $13,750 declared valuation
Permit issued and active for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 22, 2021), with no completion or new permit record in 3.2 yr. · 1 unit · $15,000 declared valuation
Latest published Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) update
Changed from $983,284 in September 2025 to $1,012,808 in September 2026.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94947 (not a parcel appraisal)
Addition (adds square footage) permit application filed (94434)
Current status: Applied
First And Second Floor Addition, Kitchen Remodel, Window And Header Replacement, New Siding, Stucco, And Reroof.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Electrical / panel permit application filed (B46212)
Current status: Issued
Service Upgrade · Declared valuation: $500 · Contractor: Max Electric Llc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Electrical / panel permit issued (B46212)
Recorded status: Issued
Service Upgrade · Declared valuation: $500 · Contractor: Max Electric Llc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Solar / battery storage permit application filed (B44924)
Current status: Issued
Solar roof mount 13.34kW, 29 modules. 2 Tesla batteries w/ 13.5kWh capacity each. · Declared valuation: $39,000 · Contractor: N R G Clean Power Inc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Solar / battery storage permit issued (B44924)
Recorded status: Issued
Solar roof mount 13.34kW, 29 modules. 2 Tesla batteries w/ 13.5kWh capacity each. · Declared valuation: $39,000 · Contractor: N R G Clean Power Inc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Annual ZIP 94947 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $1,021,699 in September 2024 to $983,284 in September 2025.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94947 (not a parcel appraisal)
Roof replacement permit application filed (B43392)
Current status: Issued
tear-off existing roof. install asphalt shingle roof 2100 SQ FT. — ReRoofing · Declared valuation: $41,492 · Contractor: Piscatelli Inc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Roof replacement permit issued (B43392)
Recorded status: Issued
tear-off existing roof. install asphalt shingle roof 2100 SQ FT. — ReRoofing · Declared valuation: $41,492 · Contractor: Piscatelli Inc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
HVAC / heat pump permit application filed (B40089)
Current status: Issued
Install new two stage variable speed outdoor heat pump model # MXZ-SM48NAM2-U1,Install one air handler for the upstairs floor SVZ-KP36NA Install new Mitsubishi air handler model # SVZ-KP36NA in the same location of existing furnace — Replace Mechanical Appliance · Declared valuation: $12,000 · Contractor: Reyes Heating And Air
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
HVAC / heat pump permit issued (B40089)
Recorded status: Issued
Install new two stage variable speed outdoor heat pump model # MXZ-SM48NAM2-U1,Install one air handler for the upstairs floor SVZ-KP36NA Install new Mitsubishi air handler model # SVZ-KP36NA in the same location of existing furnace — Replace Mechanical Appliance · Declared valuation: $12,000 · Contractor: Reyes Heating And Air
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Annual ZIP 94947 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $993,500 in September 2023 to $1,021,699 in September 2024.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94947 (not a parcel appraisal)
Annual ZIP 94947 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $1,029,641 in September 2022 to $993,500 in September 2023.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94947 (not a parcel appraisal)
2052 Hatch Rd · 1 unit · $15,000 valuation
Records span Apr 22, 2021 to Aug 16, 2023 (1 permit).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) & HCD APR (grouped project within ½ mile)
1970 Indian Valley Rd · 1 unit · $13,750 valuation
Records span Nov 14, 2016 to Nov 22, 2022 (3 permits).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) & HCD APR (grouped project within ½ mile)
Cross-referenced intelligence from our historical development graph—connecting parcels, permits, entity-resolved builders, empirical review-time distributions, and neighborhood renovation trends.
Explore full Unincorporated Marin development graph →Active in "Issued" for 5.7 yr (first record Feb 25, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.7 yr.
Active in "Issued" for 5.4 yr (first record Jun 25, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.8 yr.
Active in "Issued" for 8.5 yr (first record May 24, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.2 yr.
Active in "Issued" for 10 yr (first record Nov 14, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 4 yr.
Active in "Issued" for 11.6 yr (first record Apr 15, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 22, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr.
Substantial improvements (additions, interior remodels, ADUs, commercial TI, and new builds) across 389 parcels
Small prior baseline
City baseline: 16.4 / 1k
5 in trailing 24m
Includes 0 ADUs
| Builder / contractor | Primary specialty | Here / ½ mi | ½ mi valuation | Citywide 24m trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscatelli | Roof replacement | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $41,492 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Nrg Clean Power | Solar / battery storage | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $39,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Reyes Heating And Air | HVAC / heat pump | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $12,000 | 0 |
| Permit category | Sample (n) | 25th pct | Median (50th) | 75th pct | 90th pct | Recent 24m median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family home | 121 | 166d | 253d | 456d | 686d | 211d(vs 273d prior) |
| New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | 21 | 272d | 292d | 293d | 313d | 293d(vs 197d prior) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 298 | 120d | 204d | 331d | 549d | 214d(vs 181d prior) |
| Addition (adds square footage) |
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent · ZIP 94947
HUD FY 2026 · 40th-percentile gross rentCensus ACS 5-year median gross rent (all bedroom counts combined):
Area home-value benchmarks (not an appraisal)
ZIP & neighborhood mediansUnder California Proposition 13, the seller's historical assessed value does not carry over to a buyer. On sale, the parcel is reassessed at the purchase price: 1.00% base rate ($12,450/yr) + local voter-approved bond debt ($1,868/yr) + fixed direct levies/Mello-Roos ($450/yr).
Mapped hazard zone insurance context on this parcel:
Model adding a backyard ADU or garage conversion under California's Prop 13 blended new-construction assessment (existing house & land tax base stays intact; only ADU build cost is assessed) and SB 13 impact-fee rules.
−$63,426/yr
Cash needed: $273,900
NOI: $12,119/yr
P&I: $6,295/mo
For $0/mo net cash flow
At $3,250/mo gross rent
| Scenario | Assumptions | Year 1 Rent | Year 1 Cash Flow | Cash-on-Cash | Break-Even Rent | Year 5 Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | −8% starting rent, +3% vacancy, +3% combined maintenance/CapEx, 1.5%/yr rent growth | $2,990/mo | −$5,659/mo | -24.8% | $10,889/mo | −$5,654/mo |
| Base (your inputs) | Your entered assumptions, 3.0%/yr rent growth | $3,250/mo | −$5,286/mo | -23.2% | $10,079/mo | −$5,097/mo |
| Optimistic (cap-limited) | +6% starting rent, 3% vacancy, 4.5%/yr rent growth (capped by AB 1482 ceiling of 8.6%/yr) | $3,445/mo | −$5,071/mo | -22.2% | $9,845/mo | −$4,673/mo |
Rental regulatory context (informational only — not legal advice):
California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act, Civ. Code § 1947.12) caps annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) on covered properties.
First And Second Floor Addition, Kitchen Remodel, Window And Header Replacement, New Siding, Stucco, And Reroof.
Service Upgrade
Solar roof mount 13.34kW, 29 modules. 2 Tesla batteries w/ 13.5kWh capacity each.
tear-off existing roof. install asphalt shingle roof 2100 SQ FT. — ReRoofing
Install new two stage variable speed outdoor heat pump model # MXZ-SM48NAM2-U1,Install one air handler for the upstairs floor SVZ-KP36NA Install new Mitsubishi air handler model # SVZ-KP36NA in the same location of existing furnace — Replace Mechanical Appliance
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel (APN) · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026 · Received and issued dates come from the County of Marin. The county publishes no final or expired status, so an issued permit stays 'Issued' after the work is done.
No housing activity reported to the State for this parcel (2018–2025 reports).
Source: California HCD, Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Table A2 · Geography: project (parcel) · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · From Unincorporated Marin's Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. A project can appear in several report years as it moves from entitlement to permit to completion.
Source: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Zoning (11 cities and unincorporated Marin) · Geography: zoning district polygon at parcel point · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
0.36 acres
Assessor's classification for assessment purposes. This is not zoning.
158 MAESTRO RD
Source: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Parcels · Geography: parcel · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
Search by parcel number 146-321-20. Assessed value is not market value.
Search by parcel number 146-321-20 (Marin County Tax Collector)
Permits issued in unincorporated Marin in the past 48 months. Each city keeps its own records.
The official flood hazard map for this location. Our reading of it is under What could be built here.
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| Max Electric | Electrical / panel | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $500 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Owner Builder Recent nearby: 457 Wilson Ave (Aug 28, 2026) | Remodel / interior alteration | 10 in ½ mi | $1,324,030 | 226 vs 240 prior−6% |
| Owner Recent nearby: 441 Wilson Ave (Feb 25, 2021) | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 5 in ½ mi | $572,400 | 25 vs 15 prior+67% |
| Jeffrey Novak Gen Contr Recent nearby: 521 Mcclay Rd (Jan 30, 2019) | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 2 in ½ mi | $510,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Design Build Specialists Recent nearby: 470 Wilson Ave (Sep 19, 2017) | New garage / accessory structure | 2 in ½ mi | $94,000 | 0 vs 2 prior |
| Wormood Recent nearby: 505 Slodown Ct (Feb 20, 2018) | Remodel / interior alteration | 2 in ½ mi | $40,190 | 1 vs 2 prior |
| Fairway Design And Construction Recent nearby: 2021 Hatch Rd (Nov 2, 2023) | New garage / accessory structure | 1 in ½ mi | $1,000,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| 316 |
| 103d |
| 160d |
| 249d |
| 440d |
| 157d(vs 167d prior) |
| Remodel / interior alteration | 1,054 | 36d | 83d | 148d | 266d | 112d(vs 77d prior) |
| Commercial tenant improvement | 81 | 99d | 148d | 233d | 443d | 152d(vs 150d prior) |
| Solar / battery storageOn this parcel | 2,977 | 0d | 0d | 0d | 2d | 0d |
| Roof replacementOn this parcel | 3,663 | 0d | 0d | 0d | 0d | 0d |
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Computed from issued permits with recorded application and issuance dates over the trailing 60 months. Categories with fewer than 20 permits are excluded.