400 Calle De La Mesa
Novato 94949 · Loma Verde · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06715, -122.54537
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,234,000 ($1,086,000–$1,382,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,536 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 22, 2025, 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
- ! 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 424 Corte Escuela (0.26 mi SW, 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 (~$14,641/yr at $1,234,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,220/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:
- 7,536 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 400 CALLE DE LA MESA
Zoning & Land Use
R1 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated. The lot is 7,536 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0283E, 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: $1,086,000 – $1,382,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94949) · FY 2026
Studio $2,360 · 1BR $2,830 · 2BR $3,430 · 3BR $4,380 · 4BR $4,540
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 424 Corte Escuela (Applied)0.26 mi SW
In "Applied" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 17, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 483 Alameda Del Prado (Applied)0.4 mi SE
In "Applied" for 2 yr (since Oct 25, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 422 Corte Escuela (a D U 422 A) (Issued)0.27 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 3.9 yr (first record Dec 28, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 477 Alameda De La Loma (aka 477a) (Issued)0.31 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 2.5 yr (first record May 6, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Modern Classics Const (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); J And A Plumbing And Rooter Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Aaero Heating And Sheet Metal (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); William Gotelli Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rake Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43496 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Aug 22, 2025 | $9,500 | Remove existing vinyl siding, replace with James Hardie cement lap siding. No window changes. — Siding Replacement |
| B43470 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 14, 2025 | $17,500 | Remove toilet vanity, shower tile and floor. Replace with new materials and fixtures |
| B43252 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 28, 2025 | $6,800 | Replace main water line — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B20228 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 30, 2019 | $5,103 | Remove and Replace Bryant Furnace 95% AFUE Model# 925SA48080E17 complete with all final connections and miscellaneous ma… |
| B19972 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |