50 Lucky Dr
Greenbrae 94904 · Greenbrae · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.93935, -122.51909
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2-B2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $2,210,000 ($1,945,000–$2,475,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 5, 2024, 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, all 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
Other (170504): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,562).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 99 new homes (460 ft 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 (~$25,865/yr at $2,210,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,155/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:
- 14,898 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 50 LUCKY DR
Zoning & Land Use
A2-B2 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A2-B2 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A2-B2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A2-B2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
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) (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: $1,945,000 – $2,475,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94904) · FY 2026
Studio $2,260 · 1BR $2,710 · 2BR $3,280 · 3BR $4,190 · 4BR $4,340
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 99 new homes (Entitled)460 ft S
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 14, 2025), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (99 housing units, 98 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- 1000 Drakes Landing Road (Entitled)0.36 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.1 yr (since Oct 8, 2024), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (19 housing units, 4 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- Other (170504) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,562).
- Other (152666) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,562).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: James S Clough Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Clough Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Mid Cal Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Divine Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (7 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175906 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Feb 5, 2024 | $70,975 | Replace (E) Front And Side Decks; Arbor |
| 170504 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jan 28, 2022 | $63,475 | Deck; Privacy Screen (No Permit Req For 6' Screen) |
| B21988 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 4, 2020 | $4,400 | Main service panel 100amp like for like replacement — Service Upgrade |
| 152666 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jul 11, 2016 | $43,630 | Rplc (E) Pier & Floating Deck T.D. 12/17/15 |