35 Havenwood Dr
Novato 94945 · Black Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11173, -122.50447
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,186,000 ($1,044,000–$1,328,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 4, 2021, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 2% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5 Bay Canyon Rd (0.23 mi S, 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 (~$14,089/yr at $1,186,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,174/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:
- 4,879 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 35 HAVENWOOD DR
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-2 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-2 (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 ARP-2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-2 (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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 2% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 98% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0282E, effective March 16, 2016
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,044,000 – $1,328,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94945) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,770 · 4BR $3,960
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 5 Bay Canyon Rd (Applied)0.23 mi S
In "Applied" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 30, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 33 Green Point Ln (Issued)0.33 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 8.2 yr (first record Aug 23, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.1 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 33 Green Point Ln A K A (Issued)0.33 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 8.9 yr (first record Dec 14, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr.
- New home at 35 Green Point Ln (Issued)0.33 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 8.9 yr (first record Dec 14, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cottonwood Homes (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Tj Built Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hendrickson Pools (1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166752 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jan 4, 2021 | $20,000 | Ret Wall |
| 166751 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Jan 4, 2021 | $430,000 | Addn; Rmdl; Decks; Gar; Storage; Covered Porches; Undergrounding Utilities |