269 Trinidad Dr
Tiburon 94920 · Paradise Cay · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91551, -122.47943
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-1.35-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $3,055,000 ($2,688,000–$3,422,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-1.35-BFC allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$114,467 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Dec 14, 2023).
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: New home at 4970 Ranch Rd (0.23 mi NW, issued). 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 (~$35,583/yr at $3,055,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,965/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:
- 5,009 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single Family Attached
- Addresses on lot:
- 269 TRINIDAD DR
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-1.35-BFC — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-1.35-BFC (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-1.35-BFC (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-1.35-BFC (multifamily residential), 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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0486E, 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: $2,688,000 – $3,422,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94920) · FY 2026
Studio $2,820 · 1BR $3,380 · 2BR $4,100 · 3BR $5,230 · 4BR $5,420
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 4970 Ranch Rd (Issued)0.23 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 11.4 yr (first record Jun 2, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 149 Jamaica St (Issued)0.3 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 12.2 yr (first record Aug 19, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home (Entitled)0.29 mi W
In "Entitled" for 8.5 yr (since May 17, 2018), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Entitled)0.33 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 7, 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: Lamperti Contracting And Design (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (17 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Davidson Builders (9 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Singlepoint Design Build (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175615 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Dec 14, 2023 | $145,562 | Nonstructural Interior Remodel |
| 164987 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jun 25, 2020 | $105,300 | Kitch Rmd, Add Lighting To Living & Dining Rooms |