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· San Rafael · Coordinates: 37.98182, -122.50383
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1a-H in San Rafael with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence.
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1a-H supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 10,672 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 Nov 12, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 41 Fairway Dr (adu 41a) (0.28 mi SE, 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:
- 10,672 sq ft (0.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1
Zoning & Land Use
R1a-H (San Rafael)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1a-H (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. We read R1a-H 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 R1a-H, a single-family residential zone. We read R1a-H 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 R1a-H, a single-family residential zone. We read R1a-H from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text. The lot is 10,672 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 06041C0457E, effective March 16, 2016
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
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 November 2024)
2 active or recent development projects (2 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 58 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Adds housing (ADU)2 permits (2 units)
- Additions & renovations5 permits
- Building systems36 permits
- Repairs5 permits
- Other10 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 41 Fairway Dr (adu 41a) (Issued)0.28 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 23 mo (first record Dec 4, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 18 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,025,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 195 Fairway Dr (Issued)0.42 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Mar 22, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 195 Fairway Dr (Issued)0.42 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 12.9 yr (first record Dec 26, 2013) with no new permit activity recorded in 10.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,636,842 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home (Entitled)280 ft NE
Active in "Entitled" for 6 yr (first record Oct 29, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144880 | Other | Issued | Iss. Nov 12, 2014 | $51,948 | Install Erosion/Slope Improvement Mesh And Hydroseed Imaged With Permit 144879 |