65 Wildwood Ln
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08713, -122.59605
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 $1,285,000 ($1,131,000–$1,439,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,036 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Nov 4, 2024).
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
Solar / battery storage (92629): Pending in review for 2.1 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (0.28 mi NE, 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:
- 88,514 sq ft (2.03 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 65 WILDWOOD LN
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 06041C0278D, 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: $1,131,000 – $1,439,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (92629) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 2.1 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New garage / accessory structure (90492) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4 yr (8.9× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 0 Indian Valley Rd (Applied)0.28 mi NE
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)0.21 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 12.6 yr (first record Apr 3, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Clinton M Simonini (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Bear River Mortgage (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Superior Roofing Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Gene Burch Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Baswell Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40058 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 4, 2024 | $36,320 | Installation of 8.5kW DC solar PV system with Enphase IQ8M micro inverters. |
| 92629 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. Sep 26, 2024 | $36,320 | Install Pv System |
| 174286 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Jun 14, 2023 | $50,000 | Detached Garage T.D. 11-27-22 |
| 90492 | New garage / accessory structure | Applied | App. Nov 7, 2022 | $15,000 | Detached Carport |
| B23702 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Sep 30, 2020 | $6,144 |