7 N Knoll Rd
Mill Valley 94941 · Strawberry · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.90282, -122.51121
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned AP in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,243,000 ($1,974,000–$2,512,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 24, 2022, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Strawberry
43 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (28.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.4 citywide baseline) (#1 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Strawberry)
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)
- ! 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Electrical / panel (88720): Pending in review for 5.3 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
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: New home at 55 Thomas Dr (0.21 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 11,892 sq ft (0.27 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7 N KNOLL RD
Zoning & Land Use
AP — Admin and Professional (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned AP (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned AP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned AP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0469F, 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: $1,974,000 – $2,512,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94941) · FY 2026
Studio $2,730 · 1BR $3,270 · 2BR $3,960 · 3BR $5,060 · 4BR $5,240
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 55 Thomas Dr (Applied)0.21 mi N
In "Applied" for 6.2 yr (since Sep 1, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Electrical / panel (88720) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 5.3 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (145332) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- New home at 55 S Knoll Rd (Issued)0.15 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 11.9 yr (first record Dec 22, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Modus Rex (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Triton Tower (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Plumbing Pros (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (62 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (34 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172202 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 24, 2022 | $55,000 | Install 6 Antennas & Associated Equipment - Dish Wireless |
| 88720 | Electrical / panel | Applied | App. Jul 30, 2021 | $35,000 | Replace Antennas & [N] Cabinets T.D. 8-16-21 |
| 162575 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Sep 9, 2019 | $8,000 | Replace Sewer Lateral Line Refund Permit Issued In Error. Sewer Located In The Street 11/8/2019 Bc |
| 145332 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Dec 30, 2014 | $20,000 | Add 2 Antennae And 2 R R H's; New Coax Jumper Lines;New 2.5 String Of Batterise And New Equip In Exst Cabinet - Sprint T… |