2200 Lucas Valley Rd
San Rafael 94903 · Lucas Valley Environs · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03883, -122.59937
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-6 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,475,000 ($1,298,000–$1,652,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 16, 2020, 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 13% 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 71 Creekside Dr (0.19 mi E, 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 (~$17,413/yr at $1,475,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,451/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:
- 524,811 sq ft (12.05 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2200 LUCAS VALLEY RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-6 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-6 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned ARP-6 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-6 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
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 13% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 87% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0286D, 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: $1,298,000 – $1,652,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94903) · FY 2026
Studio $2,880 · 1BR $3,450 · 2BR $4,180 · 3BR $5,340 · 4BR $5,530
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 71 Creekside Dr (Applied)0.19 mi E
In "Applied" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 12, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); My Generator Guy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Integrity Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Hadley (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Rempe Steve General Contr (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166591 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Dec 16, 2020 | $105,000 | Generator & 500gal Tank |
| 160358 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Dec 18, 2018 | $250,000 | New Storage Bldg With Porch T.D. 12/26/18 2/28/19 Accessory To Existing Residence R-3 |
| 146702 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 16, 2015 | $2,300 | Ev Charger-E Inspection |