1763 Indian Valley Rd
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08859, -122.59263
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 $1,144,000 ($1,007,000–$1,281,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Feb 16, 2016).
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
New home at 1763 Indian Valley Rd: Active in "Issued" for 12.6 yr (first record Apr 3, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
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 (0.12 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:
- 191,228 sq ft (4.39 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1763 INDIAN VALLEY 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
- 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: $1,007,000 – $1,281,000 · 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
- New home at 1763 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 12.6 yr (first record Apr 3, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (Applied)0.12 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 1783 Indian Valley Rd (Issued)390 ft NW
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)0.12 mi E
Active in "Applied" for 16 mo (first record Jul 29, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (1 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Builders Of Marin (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Jp Construction (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Fontana Construction (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150753 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 16, 2016 | $10,000 | P V Sys 7.6 Kp - Express |
| 147394 | New single-family home | Issued | Iss. Jun 3, 2015 | $300,000 | Demo & Build New Single Family Dwelling W/Garage & Porch (J# 4e537) T.D. 4/23/15 |