3700 Paradise Dr
Tiburon 94920 · Unincorporated Tiburon · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89734, -122.46573
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-0.5-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 $2,983,000 ($2,625,000–$3,341,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RSP-0.5-BFC allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 15, 2026, 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 13% 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 61% 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
General repair (170206): Issued after 13 mo (4.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
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 (0.2 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:
- 1,041,781 sq ft (23.92 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 3700 PARADISE DR
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-0.5-BFC — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.5-BFC (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned RSP-0.5-BFC, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone VE) covers about 22% 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-0.5-BFC, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 1,041,781 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 22% 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 61% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 9% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 13% of the lot); Zone VE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 22% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 2% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 61% 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: $2,625,000 – $3,341,000 · 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)0.2 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).
- General repair (170206) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 13 mo (4.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3820 Paradise Dr Lot (Issued)0.15 mi W
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).
- New home at 3880 Paradise Dr (Issued)0.16 mi NW
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 (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Westco Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Zamgen Construction (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Johnstone Mcauliffe Construction (2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Bic Construction (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45484 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jan 15, 2026 | $49,000 | Removal of existing roofing materials down to the existing sheathing, and installation of new class-A roofing assembly. … |
| 170206 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Dec 20, 2021 | $25,000 | Encapsulated Piers |