10 E Mission Ave
San Rafael 94901 · Country Club · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.96987, -122.50784
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,707,000 ($1,502,000–$1,912,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 18,992 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,040 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 24, 2023).
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: 71 new homes (0.4 mi S, 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 (~$20,081/yr at $1,707,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,673/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:
- 18,992 sq ft (0.44 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 10 E MISSION AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B1 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 18,992 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: $1,502,000 – $1,912,000 · 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
- 71 new homes (Entitled)0.4 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 10, 2022), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (71 housing units, 6 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- 32 new homes (Issued)0.34 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6.6 yr (first record Apr 6, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.8 yr. High-impact scale (32 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.36 mi NW
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 7 Sea View Dr (Issued)250 ft NW
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tech Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Trulysun Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Lightning Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (19 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33567 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Apr 24, 2023 | $42,000 | Remove gas furnace and install electric heat pump heating system — New Ductwork, Mechanical Appliance |
| B32590 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 21, 2023 | $12,000 | PV Solar electric system installation. 27 ENPHASE, IQ8H-240-72-2-US, 1ENCHARGE-10-1P-NA, 1ENPHASE X-IQ-AM1-240-3. |
| B30921 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 1, 2022 | $10,000 | 1- Service Upgrade 200 Amp panel with grounding bonding system 2- Add Grounding and Replace ungrounded receptacles throu… |