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· South Novato · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07047, -122.60927
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,766,000 ($1,501,000–$2,031,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 8, 2024, 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)
- ! CAL FIRE High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 55% 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
Demolition at 625 H Ranch Rd: Active in "Issued" for 3.1 yr (first record Oct 13, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.9 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$20,759/yr at $1,766,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,730/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:
- 28,223,700 sq ft (647.93 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Open Space - Unimproved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1
Zoning & Land Use
A60 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
Undesignated — Undesignated (Novato)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A60 (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 A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone. The parcel point also falls in Undesignated.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A60 (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 55% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 45% 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: $1,501,000 – $2,031,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Metro FMR (San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area) · FY 2026
Studio $2,485 · 1BR $2,977 · 2BR $3,604 · 3BR $4,604 · 4BR $4,772
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since —)
0 active or recent development projects and 0 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Demolition at 625 H Ranch Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 3.1 yr (first record Oct 13, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.9 yr.
- Electrical / panel (176166) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (173877) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (157705) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Electric Tech Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Reliant Tower (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Vinculums Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Mastec Network Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); The Antenna (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176166 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 8, 2024 | $20,000 | Modify (E) Cellsite: Remove & Replace O D Us; New Antenna - A T & T |
| 175487 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Dec 21, 2023 | $5,000 | De-Construction Of Legacy Sprint Equipment From (E) Tower - For T-Mobile |
| 173877 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 24, 2023 | $25,000 | Modifications To [E] Telecom Site - A T & T |
| 157705 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 15, 2018 | $7,500 | Rmv 6 O D Us & 2 Antennnas; Install 7 O D Us, 7 Fiber Cable Runs, 1 Run Ent400 Coax Cable - At&T *T.D. 11/29/17 |