10 Tanglewood Ln
Novato 94947 · Indian Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08979, -122.60532
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 $1,288,000 ($1,133,000–$1,443,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 11, 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) (about 78% 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 10 Tanglewood Ln: Active in "Issued" for 8.5 yr (first record May 24, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.2 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 441 Wilson Ave (0.23 mi NW, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 90,823 sq ft (2.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 10 TANGLEWOOD LN
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) (about 78% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 22% 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: $1,133,000 – $1,443,000 · 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 10 Tanglewood Ln (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 8.5 yr (first record May 24, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.2 yr.
- General repair (162605) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 16 mo (5.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- General repair (162604) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 16 mo (5.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- Pool / spa (162603) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 16 mo (3.5× the 136d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 90th pct 393d, n=162).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (3 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Design Build Specialists (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Wormood (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gudgel Rick (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162605 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 11, 2019 | $10,000 | Retaining Wall - Back Of House |
| 162604 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 11, 2019 | $10,000 | Retaining Wall - Fire Turnout |
| 162603 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Sep 11, 2019 | $50,000 | New Pool & Spa T.D. 10/25/18 |
| 162602 | New single-family home | Issued | Iss. Sep 11, 2019 | $480,000 | New Sfd T.D. 10/25/18 |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2019).