44 Bret Harte Rd
San Rafael 94901 · California Park · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95384, -122.51220
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B3 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,535,000 ($1,351,000–$1,719,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B3 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 30,318 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$29,412 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Oct 14, 2025).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (147423): Issued after 14 mo (5.1× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
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 (0.34 mi N, 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 (~$18,103/yr at $1,535,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,509/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:
- 30,318 sq ft (0.70 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 44 BRET HARTE RD
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B3 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 30,318 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 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: $1,351,000 – $1,719,000 · 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)0.34 mi N
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).
- General repair (147423) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 14 mo (5.1× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- New home (Entitled)0.16 mi W
In "Entitled" for 8.2 yr (since Sep 12, 2018), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 202 Auburn St (Applied)0.2 mi N
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Semper Solaris Construction (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Semper Solaris (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Fraser Lawrence Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Owner Builder (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44341 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 14, 2025 | $31,974 | Remove & dispose off existing roofing material, install new roof, re-flash pipes, vent to code. Roof pitch: 06:12, CRRC#… |
| B44167 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 2, 2025 | $9,000 | UNINSTALL AND REISNTALL OF 30(E) REC 260 PE Z-LINK SOLAR MODULES AFTER RERROOFING |
| B44101 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 2, 2025 | $20,266 | 4.50KW DC PV |
| B25249 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Mar 24, 2021 | $12,777 | Split System C/O — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 165583 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 1, 2020 |