11 S Knoll Rd
Mill Valley 94941 · Strawberry · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.90154, -122.51170
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-40 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,466,000 ($2,170,000–$2,762,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-40 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$127,897 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (22 total permits, latest Jun 30, 2022).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Strawberry
43 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (28.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.4 citywide baseline) (#1 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Strawberry)
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 (Local Responsibility Area) (about 7% 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 55 Thomas Dr (0.29 mi N, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$28,809/yr at $2,466,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,401/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:
- 20,778 sq ft (0.48 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 11 S KNOLL RD
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-40 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-40 (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-40 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-40 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 7% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0469F, 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: $2,170,000 – $2,762,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94941) · FY 2026
Studio $2,730 · 1BR $3,270 · 2BR $3,960 · 3BR $5,060 · 4BR $5,240
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 55 Thomas Dr (Applied)0.29 mi N
In "Applied" for 6.2 yr (since Sep 1, 2020), 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, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 153 Richardson Dr (adu 153a) (Issued)0.37 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,493,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 55 Plaza Dr (adu 55a) (Issued)0.39 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 17, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $790,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New commercial building at 118 E Strawberry Dr (Applied)0.4 mi SE
Active in "Applied" for 8.1 yr (first record Oct 3, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.1 yr. High-impact scale ($1,600,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Perchos Construction (8 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Badger Electric (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Envisage Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mc Leran (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Yellow Zone (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (22 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171807 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jun 30, 2022 | $55,000 | Remodel Unit 12; [N] Subpanel, Rewire All Recepticals And Lights - Express |
| B28594 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Feb 2, 2022 | $14,000 | Retro fit windows and doors replacement 26 windows and 4 sliding doors — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |
| 168483 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jun 14, 2021 | $49,000 | Kitchen & Bath Rmdl; Windows & Door; Relocate Subpanel; Led Lights |
| B23667 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2020 | $6,350 | Outlets in two bedrooms, living room and dining room are not grounded(we want to ground them) we want to bring dedicated… |
| 162078 |