707 Meadowsweet Dr
Corte Madera 94925 · Corte Madera · Coordinates: 37.92410, -122.51804
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned P/SP in Corte Madera and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,872,000 ($1,591,000–$2,153,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 18, 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, about 2% 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)
- ! CAL FIRE Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot of lot)
Located in a mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Expect Chapter 7A ignition-resistant building standards, defensible-space inspections, and stricter property insurance underwriting.
Source: CAL FIRE FHSZ (map Mar 24, 2025)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 3-unit apt bldg (0.12 mi NW, 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)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for Corte Madera
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (Corte Madera)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 112,298 sq ft (2.58 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 707 MEADOWSWEET DR
Zoning & Land Use
P/SP (Corte Madera)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned P/SP (public / institutional): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply. We read P/SP from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against Corte Madera's code text.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned P/SP (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone. We read P/SP from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against Corte Madera's code text.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned P/SP (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone. We read P/SP from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against Corte Madera's code text.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 2% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 98% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0467F, 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: $1,591,000 – $2,153,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94925) · FY 2026
Studio $3,060 · 1BR $3,670 · 2BR $4,440 · 3BR $5,670 · 4BR $5,880
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
5 active or recent development projects (5 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 1 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 3-unit apt bldg (Entitled)0.12 mi NW
Active in "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (first record Aug 9, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.3 yr.
- Detached ADU (Issued)0.24 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Sep 12, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.2 yr.
- New home (Entitled)0.27 mi SW
Active in "Entitled" for 7.5 yr (first record Apr 30, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.5 yr.
- Detached ADU (Issued)0.28 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 19, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178132 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Nov 18, 2024 | $57,350 | Removal And Replacement Of The Existing Main Electrical Panel |
| 176976 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 1, 2024 | $100,000 | E V Chargers *County Project* |
| 176975 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Jul 1, 2024 | $750,000 | A D A Upgrades To Corte Madera Public Library: Bathroom & Exterior; Deck; Retaining Wall *County Project* |
| 91247 | New garage / accessory structure | Applied | App. Jun 23, 2023 | — | Parking Retaining Wall *County Project* |
| 171708 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 17, 2022 | $250,000 | Replace [E] Boiler & Upgrade To Electrical Variable Refrigerant Flow & Fan Coil Unit System |
| 165468 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 18, 2020 | $50,000 | Reroof; Repl Clerestory Wndws T.D. 8-14-20 |
| 156681 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 4, 2017 | $27,800 | Elec Serv Change, Wiring, Outlet - Library Corte Madera **County Job** |
| 148018 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jul 16, 2015 | $20,000 | Bicycle Parking Improvements @ Corte Madera Library T.D. 6/18/15 |