17 Moncada Way
San Rafael 94901 · Country Club · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.97611, -122.49875
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B4 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,885,000 ($1,659,000–$2,111,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 44,431 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$151,290 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (11 total permits, latest Jan 16, 2026).
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) (about 20% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (93849): Pending in review for 11 mo (3.9× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 53 Montecito Rd (0.19 mi SW, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 44,431 sq ft (1.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 17 MONCADA WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B4 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B4 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B4, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B4, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 44,431 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) (about 20% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0476E, 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: $1,659,000 – $2,111,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Remodel / interior alteration (93849) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 11 mo (3.9× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (90415) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.1 yr — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- New home at 53 Montecito Rd (Issued)0.19 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 8.9 yr (first record Dec 27, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,498,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 41 Fairway Dr (adu 41a) (Issued)0.22 mi NW
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (3 on parcel, 29 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner (2 on parcel, 16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Steve Cuvin (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Gopher It Trenchless (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45268 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jan 16, 2026 | $18,700 | Replacing old gas fireplace with a new one. Running new dual wall co axial venting for the new fireplace. — Replace Mech… |
| 93849 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Dec 22, 2025 | $18,277 | Removing And Installing (N) Gas Direct Vent Fireplace ***Withdrawn*** |
| B38358 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 11, 2024 | $35,580 | Install roof mount solar panels at 14.58 kW and 2 batteries |
| 90415 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Applied | App. Oct 17, 2022 | $5,000 | (N) Sewer System W/ Sump Basin, Pump, & Control Panel |
| 172428 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued |