59 Greenbrae Boardwalk
Greenbrae 94904 · Greenbrae · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.94200, -122.51159
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-4.36-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $2,020,000 ($1,778,000–$2,262,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RSP-4.36-BFC allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Mar 21, 2019).
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
New garage / accessory structure (161085): Issued after 12 mo (2.2× the 164d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 75th pct 294d, n=356).
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 (0.47 mi SW, 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 (~$23,680/yr at $2,020,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,973/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:
- 4,225 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 59 GREENBRAE BOARDWALK
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-4.36-BFC — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-4.36-BFC (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned RSP-4.36-BFC, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned RSP-4.36-BFC, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 4,225 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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: $1,778,000 – $2,262,000 · 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)0.47 mi SW
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)0.49 mi W
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).
- New home (Entitled)260 ft W
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 1, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New garage / accessory structure (161085) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 12 mo (2.2× the 164d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 75th pct 294d, n=356).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner Builder (7 in ½ mi · Demolition); Garcia Reyes Construction (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Cl Construction (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161085 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Mar 21, 2019 | $5,000 | Raise Storage/Laundry; Repairs T.D. 4/23/18 |
| 161084 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Mar 21, 2019 | $30,000 | Legalize Fam Rm; Rpr/Rpl Decks T.D. 4/23/18 |