6 Playa Verde
Tiburon 94920 · Unincorporated Tiburon · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89662, -122.46185
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-1-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA VE flood / CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $3,338,000 ($2,937,000–$3,739,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RSP-1-BFC allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,680 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (11 total permits, latest Oct 2, 2020).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (VE, about 19% of the lot of lot)
Zone VE: 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 (State 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 Apr 1, 2024)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plumbing / water heater / sewer (147865): Issued after 10 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3820 Paradise Dr (0.42 mi W, 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:
- 49,658 sq ft (1.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6 PLAYA VERDE
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-1-BFC — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1-BFC (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned RSP-1-BFC, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone VE) covers about 19% 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-1-BFC, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 49,658 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 VE) covers about 19% 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
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone VE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 19% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 81% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0489E, 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: $2,937,000 – $3,739,000 · 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 3820 Paradise Dr (Applied)0.42 mi W
In "Applied" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 23, 2021), 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, $3,800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (147865) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- Solar / battery storage (147863) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Other (147862) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cartwright Construction (9 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · Other); Nor Cal Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Shane Symons Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Zamgen Construction (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Bic Construction (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165892 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 2, 2020 | $153,387 | 17.390w Photovoltaic & Energy Storae System |
| B16865 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Jan 17, 2019 | $2,000 | Installing EV charging station — EV Charging Station |
| 153226 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 12, 2016 | $50,000 | Reroof With Eco-Shake Comp |
| 149663 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Nov 3, 2015 | $20,000 | Foundation For Water Tanks, Ret Wall Behind Tanks Td 10/19/15 ***Extended To 07/2/2019 |
| 147865 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 2, 2015 |