44 W Nicasio Rd
San Geronimo 94963 · San Geronimo Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02205, -122.66908
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-20-SGV in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,366,000 ($1,202,000–$1,530,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$26,624 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Nov 10, 2025).
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) (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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (166039): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
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: New home at 80 W Nicasio Rd (0.14 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 95,266 sq ft (2.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 44 W NICASIO RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-20-SGV — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-20-SGV (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-20-SGV (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-20-SGV (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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0275D, 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: $1,202,000 – $1,530,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94963) · FY 2026
Studio $2,500 · 1BR $3,000 · 2BR $3,630 · 3BR $4,630 · 4BR $4,800
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Solar / battery storage (166039) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New home at 80 W Nicasio Rd (Applied)0.14 mi SW
In "Applied" for 5.5 yr (since May 18, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home at 98 W Nicasio Rd (Finaled / completed)0.2 mi W
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,181,600 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: John Owens Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Photon Brothers (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Nexus Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Summit Professional Builders (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Larkspur Builders (1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44737 | Other | Issued | Iss. Nov 10, 2025 | $14,000 | Remove and replace boiler, a like in kind. In same location. — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B36903 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Feb 2, 2024 | $13,108 | Install new 80 gallon heat pump water heater. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B35327 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 8, 2023 | $9,000 | Installing roof mount solar PV 3.6 kW 9 mods. |
| 166039 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 23, 2020 | $32,000 | Energy Storage System |
| 151136 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 10, 2016 |