3 Strawberry Lndg
Mill Valley 94941 · Strawberry · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.88822, -122.50159
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-1-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $2,191,000 ($1,928,000–$2,454,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RSP-1-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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 20, 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. 16.4 citywide baseline) (#1 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Strawberry)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 44% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (155148): Issued after 8 mo (2.9× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, 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 218 Meda Ln (0.46 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 (~$25,647/yr at $2,191,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,137/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:
- 8,756 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 3 STRAWBERRY LNDG
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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned RSP-1-BFC, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 44% 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-1-BFC, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 8,756 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 AE) covers about 44% 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
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 44% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 39% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 19% 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: $1,928,000 – $2,454,000 · 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)0.46 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).
- General repair (155148) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo (2.9× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 308 Richardson Dr (Applied)0.38 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)0.39 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Castaneda Roofing And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Forster Pump And Engineering (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Peter Levi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Golden Gate Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Lek Enterprises (35 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41343 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Feb 20, 2025 | $31,985 | remove 17/sq of 3 layer of comp shingle, install new 19/sq gaf stone gray reflector series comp shingle, remove existing… |
| B40891 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 17, 2025 | $9,000 | Remove and replace furnace located in closet like for like. — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 155148 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Apr 10, 2017 | $25,000 | Repl Ret Wall |
| B11042 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 20, 2016 | $5,000 | REPLACE PATIO SLIDER IN KIND — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |