185 Great Circle Dr
Mill Valley 94941 · Strawberry · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.88261, -122.50160
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-5 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $2,352,000 ($2,070,000–$2,634,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned RSP-5 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 16,988 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$47,918 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 23, 2021).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 171 Great Cir Dr (100 ft S, 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 (~$27,498/yr at $2,352,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,292/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:
- 16,988 sq ft (0.39 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 185 GREAT CIRCLE DR
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-5 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-5 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-5, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-5, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 16,988 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
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- 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: $2,070,000 – $2,634,000 · 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
- Demolition at 171 Great Cir Dr (Applied)100 ft S
In "Applied" for 15 mo (since Aug 14, 2025), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- New home (Entitled)270 ft SE
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Sep 30, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 604 Seminary Dr (Issued)0.13 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 7.3 yr (first record Jul 17, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.3 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 23 Weatherly Dr (Issued)0.16 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 5.7 yr (first record Mar 9, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Olive Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Lek Enterprises (35 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169407 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Sep 23, 2021 | $65,000 | 2 Story Addn For Elevator Shaft T.D. 5-24-21 |
| 165397 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 7, 2020 | $26,075 | 8.16 Kw Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System |
| 148328 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 10, 2015 | $4,200 | Repl Main Water Line & Gas Line***Expired |
| 147135 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. May 14, 2015 | $150,000 | Rmdl Kit, Din Rm, & All Bas, New Lighting Throughout; Reloc Furnace; Repl Wndws & Doors; Demo Shade Struct; New Finishes… |