70 Bayharbor Way
San Rafael 94901 · San Rafael · Coordinates: 37.97462, -122.48200
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned PD(1860)-WO in San Rafael and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,329,000 ($1,130,000–$1,528,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Area valuation benchmark anchored at $1,329,000
Estimated range $1,130,000–$1,528,000 derived from area zhvi + acs + permit benchmark and 3,354 sq ft lot geometry.
Source: ZIP 94901 Zillow Home Value Index ($1,394,155, September 2026) (Data provided by Zillow)
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 at 22 Beach Dr (0.18 mi E, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$15,734/yr at $1,329,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,311/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:
- 3,354 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single Family Attached
- Addresses on lot:
- 70 BAYHARBOR WAY
Zoning & Land Use
PD(1860)-WO (San Rafael)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned PD(1860)-WO (planned development): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the approved plan. We read PD(1860)-WO from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned PD(1860)-WO (planned development): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Planned development (by ordinance number): depends on the approved plan. We read PD(1860)-WO from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned PD(1860)-WO (planned development): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Planned development (by ordinance number): depends on the approved plan. We read PD(1860)-WO from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
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 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: $1,130,000 – $1,528,000 · 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)
7 active or recent development projects (20 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 48 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (1 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 22 Beach Dr (Issued)0.18 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 27, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 726 Pt San Pedro Rd (Issued)0.14 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 14, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- The Strand - Phase 2 - Townhome Bldg 5b - Lot 70 - At Loch Lomond Marina (Issued)100 ft SW
Active in "Issued" for 4.6 yr (first record Apr 1, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.6 yr.
- The Strand - Phase 2 - House B - Lot 8 - At Loch Lomond Marina (Issued)110 ft SE
Active in "Issued" for 4.8 yr (first record Feb 9, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.8 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (0 permits, 1 grouped projects)
No building permits recorded on this parcel in our dataset.
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2022, 2023).