7 Playa Verde
Tiburon 94920 · Unincorporated Tiburon · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89625, -122.46104
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-1-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $3,324,000 ($2,925,000–$3,723,000).
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
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 7, 2025, 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 40% 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 (State Responsibility Area) (about 45% 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
Windows / doors / siding (93336): Pending in review for 16 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,476).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3820 Paradise Dr (0.47 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:
- 61,115 sq ft (1.40 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7 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 AE) covers about 40% 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 61,115 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 about 40% 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) (about 45% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 55% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 40% of the lot); Zone VE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 30% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 30% 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: $2,925,000 – $3,723,000 · 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)0.47 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).
- Windows / doors / siding (93336) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 16 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,476).
- Other (173431) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- New garage / accessory structure (83616) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.5 yr (16.6× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cartwright Construction (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Henris Supply (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)); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93336 | Windows / doors / siding | Applied | App. Jul 7, 2025 | $118,000 | Repl Windows/Doors, Rem/Repl Rotted Deck; Siding; Repl Undersize Header; (N) Fan In Bath; Install Small Foundation Raise… |
| B36089 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Nov 20, 2023 | $40,000 | REMOVE EXISTING BUILT UP ROOF INSTALL 1/4'' DENS DCK AND 60 ML tpo WHITE — ReRoofing |
| 173431 | Other | Issued | Iss. Feb 23, 2023 | $50,000 | Repair/Rebuild [E] Deck & Deck Addition **Related To Permit #166503 |
| 166503 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Dec 8, 2020 | $650,000 | Struct Wds/Beam In Dng Rm, New Roof Over Mstrclst, Addtn/Gar. New Fndtn, Insul. Walls Arnd Hse. ***B.W.O.P. T.D. 7/27/20 |
| 83616 | New garage / accessory structure |