379 E Strawberry Dr
Mill Valley 94941 · Strawberry · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.88888, -122.50354
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-1-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $2,286,000 ($2,012,000–$2,560,000).
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 15,290 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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 28, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Strawberry
43 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (28.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Other (176277): Issued after 1 mo — above the 75th percentile for other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 75th pct 1d, n=1,562).
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 218 Meda Ln (0.36 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$26,739/yr at $2,286,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,228/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:
- 15,290 sq ft (0.35 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 379 E STRAWBERRY DR
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 15,290 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: $2,012,000 – $2,560,000 · 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 218 Meda Ln (Applied)0.36 mi NW
In "Applied" for 6.5 yr (since Apr 30, 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, $850,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 308 Richardson Dr (Applied)0.27 mi NW
In "Applied" for 7.7 yr (since Mar 14, 2019), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 315 Richardson Dr (Applied)0.28 mi NW
In "Applied" for 2 yr (since Oct 31, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Other (176277) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 1 mo — above the 75th percentile for other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 75th pct 1d, n=1,562).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (2 on parcel, 22 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Lek Enterprises (35 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (29 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Centric Construction (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Solarports Development (5 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41385 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Feb 28, 2025 | $12,500 | RE-TILE BATHROOM AND SHOWER AREA, REPLACE SINK. PAINT. NEW LIGHTING FIXTURE. NEW FAN. |
| 176277 | Other | Issued | Iss. Mar 24, 2024 | $42,000 | New Fixed Pier, Gangway And Floating Dock T.D. 115161 |