308 Auburn St
San Rafael 94901 · California Park · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95672, -122.51041
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R2 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $1,378,000 ($1,213,000–$1,543,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (5 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 12, 2022, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 6% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Demolition (88587): Pending in review for 5.4 yr (35.5× the 55d median) — slower than 90% of demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 55d, 90th pct 261d, n=130).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 79 new homes at 0 Auburn St & Woodland Ave (0.15 mi NW, applied). 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 (~$16,297/yr at $1,378,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,358/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:
- 7,667 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 308 AUBURN ST
Zoning & Land Use
R2 — Residential Two Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential Two Family.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential Two Family.
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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 6% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 8% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 85% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0459F, 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: $1,213,000 – $1,543,000 · 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
- 79 new homes at 0 Auburn St & Woodland Ave (Applied)0.15 mi NW
In "Applied" for 23 mo (since Dec 18, 2024), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (79 housing units, 16 deed-restricted affordable across 16 permits).
- Demolition (88587) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 5.4 yr (35.5× the 55d median) — slower than 90% of demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 55d, 90th pct 261d, n=130).
- Demolition at 202 Auburn St (Applied)0.1 mi W
In "Applied" for 4.2 yr (since Sep 14, 2022), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 134 Orange St (Applied)0.22 mi W
In "Applied" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 8, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Lassiter Excavating (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Demolition); Tara Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Glenns Home And Commercial (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29707 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 12, 2022 | $5,000 | Replace existing electrical subpanels, move to new location (currently inside a closet). Total of two (2) subpanels - on… |
| 168948 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Jul 28, 2021 | $9,600 | Pool Demo |
| 88587 | Demolition | Applied | App. Jul 6, 2021 | $20,000 | Pool Demo - May Need Tree Permit |
| 143572 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 4, 2014 | $7,500 | Reroof ***Extend To 8/4/16 |