41 Bret Harte Rd
San Rafael 94901 · California Park · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95304, -122.51240
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 $1,569,000 ($1,381,000–$1,757,000).
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 32,757 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$63,360 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Sep 3, 2026).
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: 79 new homes at 0 Auburn St & Woodland Ave (0.4 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 (~$18,494/yr at $1,569,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,541/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:
- 32,757 sq ft (0.75 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 41 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 32,757 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: $1,381,000 – $1,757,000 · 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)0.4 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).
- 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)0.26 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 134 Orange St (Applied)0.34 mi N
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); Semper Solaris Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Other); Drake Building (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); William Gotelli Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48205 | Other | Issued | Iss. Sep 3, 2026 | $103,223 | — |
| B47933 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 17, 2026 | $15,896 | ReRoofing |
| 179733 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jul 25, 2025 | $120,000 | Remodel: Relocate Kitchen, Remove Inteior Wall Btwn Family Rm & Dining/Living, Level Portion Of 1st Story, Replace Slidi… |
| B30838 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 24, 2022 | $3,412 | Replace existing 40 gallon water heater with a 40 gallon water heater in existing location — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s… |
| B16768 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 4, 2019 |