6 Paradise Cove Rd
Tiburon 94920 · Unincorporated Tiburon · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89613, -122.46779
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-1-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $3,429,000 ($3,018,000–$3,840,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned RSP-1-BFC supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 25,439 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$105,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jun 16, 2026).
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)
- ! 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
Addition (adds square footage) (169045): Issued after 13 mo (2.5× the 160d median) — above the 75th percentile for addition (adds square footage) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 160d, 75th pct 249d, n=316).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3820 Paradise Dr (0.14 mi NW, 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:
- 25,439 sq ft (0.58 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6 PARADISE COVE RD
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 lotLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1-BFC, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1-BFC, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 25,439 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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 X: minimal flood hazard (all 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: $3,018,000 – $3,840,000 · 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)0.14 mi NW
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3820 Paradise Dr Lot (Issued)470 ft NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.3 yr (first record Aug 8, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,900,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3860 Paradise Dr Aka (Issued)0.19 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 23, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 3880 Paradise Dr (Issued)0.21 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 12.7 yr (first record Feb 13, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,240,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Northern Pacific Power (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Reyes Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Zamgen Construction (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47179 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jun 16, 2026 | $58,941 | — |
| 174924 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 8, 2023 | $25,000 | Site Retaining Walls Related To Permit 169045 |
| B32823 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 3, 2023 | $2,000 | Upgrade electrical panel from 100 Amps to 200Amps — Service Upgrade |
| B31135 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 21, 2022 | $25,000 | Replace exiting roof — ReRoofing |
| B30403 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 18, 2022 | $7,400 | A/C replacement — Replace Mechanical Appliance |