115 Marina Blvd
San Rafael 94901 · Country Club · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.97165, -122.50528
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B4 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,734,000 ($1,526,000–$1,942,000).
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 33,585 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 3, 2026, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.45 mi W, entitled). 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 (~$20,391/yr at $1,734,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,699/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:
- 33,585 sq ft (0.77 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 115 MARINA BLVD
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 33,585 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
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- 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)
Range: $1,526,000 – $1,942,000 · 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
- New home (Entitled)0.45 mi W
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Nov 26, 2019), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- New home at 40 Montecito Rd (aka 40a) (Issued)0.18 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 5.3 yr (first record Jul 16, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.9 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,515,850 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 7 Sea View Dr (Issued)0.18 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 12.5 yr (first record May 19, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 53 Montecito Rd (Issued)0.29 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 27 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Simply Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Arb (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner (17 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sausalito Construction (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47734 | Other | Issued | Iss. Aug 3, 2026 | $53,454 | — |
| 182291 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 3, 2026 | $43,920 | Re-Roof House And Garage. 2700 Sf. Class-A. Asphalt Shingles For Sloped Roof, Cool Roof Modified Bitumen For Flat Roof. |
| 145419 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 12, 2015 | $1,500 | Extend Gas Line Approx. 50 Ft (To Gas Meter Which Pge Is Relocating) |