34 W Nicasio Rd
San Geronimo 94963 · San Geronimo Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02148, -122.66830
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 $1,229,000 ($1,082,000–$1,376,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$26,664 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest May 12, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 80 W Nicasio Rd (0.16 mi W, 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 (~$14,584/yr at $1,229,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,215/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:
- 104,021 sq ft (2.39 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 34 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: $1,082,000 – $1,376,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 8 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems7 permits
- Other1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 80 W Nicasio Rd (Applied)0.16 mi W
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)0.23 mi W
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,181,600 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Solarwinds Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Rich Armusewicz Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Summit Professional Builders (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42365 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 12, 2025 | $3,100 | Install 50a spa sub panel, located on right side of home<div><br></div><div>**Changed to "50a sub panel for a 50a mini s… |
| B42239 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 1, 2025 | $6,200 | To service the primary bedroom - Install single zone ductless mini split new - outdoor unit to be located in right side … |
| 162877 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2019 | $21,000 | Battery Back Up Expreess |
| 162876 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2019 | $1,500 | Distribution Panel |
| 157623 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Feb 6, 2018 | $30,000 | Bath Remodel T.D. 1/31/18 |
| 150909 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 24, 2016 | $32,000 | 10.54kw Roof Mount Photovoltaic - Express |
| 150245 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Dec 23, 2015 | $37,350 | 16.9kw Roof Mounted Photovoltaic - Express, E-Insp***Expired |