14 Westwood Dr
San Rafael 94901 · San Rafael · Coordinates: 37.97189, -122.54727
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R5 in San Rafael with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,416,000 ($1,204,000–$1,628,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R5 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,275 sq ft lot.
Source: San Rafael zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 28, 2014, 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 Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 10 E Crescent Dr #A.B.C.D (0.31 mi NE, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for San Rafael
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (San Rafael)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 7,275 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 14 WESTWOOD DR
Zoning & Land Use
R5 (San Rafael)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R5 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. We read R5 from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R5, a single-family residential zone. We read R5 from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R5, a single-family residential zone. We read R5 from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text. The lot is 7,275 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
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0456F, 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: $1,204,000 – $1,628,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94901) · FY 2026
Studio $2,150 · 1BR $2,580 · 2BR $3,120 · 3BR $3,990 · 4BR $4,130
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
5 active or recent development projects (74 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 5 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 10 E Crescent Dr #A.B.C.D (Issued)0.31 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 4.4 yr (first record Jun 27, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.4 yr. High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- 4 new homes (Entitled)0.31 mi NE
Active in "Entitled" for 8.5 yr (first record May 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr. High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home (Entitled)340 ft NE
Active in "Entitled" for 7.4 yr (first record Jun 4, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.4 yr.
- New home (Entitled)0.11 mi NE
Active in "Entitled" for 6.3 yr (first record Aug 10, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.3 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69857 | HVAC / heat pump | Applied | App. Jan 28, 2014 | $5,000 | (N) Exhaust Hood, Grease Duct & Supply Air; Replace Gas Line |