762 Panoramic Hwy
Mill Valley 94941 · Muir Woods Park · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.90860, -122.57554
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE very high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,148,000 ($1,890,000–$2,406,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$31,539 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (1 total permit, latest Jan 5, 2017).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
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 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 99% 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.45 mi NE, issued). 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 (~$25,152/yr at $2,148,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,096/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:
- 8,930 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 762 PANORAMIC HWY
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B2 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B2 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone covers about 99% of the lot: cities may limit ADUs here for fire safety and evacuation.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B2, a single-family residential zone. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State responsibility area) covers about 99% of the lot: SB 9 requires the project to meet the fire hazard mitigation standards.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B2, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 8,930 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State responsibility area) covers about 99% of the lot: SB 9 requires the project to meet the fire hazard mitigation standards.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 99% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0465E, effective August 15, 2017
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,890,000 – $2,406,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
2 active or recent development projects (2 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 31 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits (1 units)
- Additions & renovations4 permits
- Building systems20 permits
- Repairs2 permits
- Other3 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home (Issued)0.45 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 7.1 yr (first record Sep 30, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.1 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.45 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 4.9 yr (first record Dec 2, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.9 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Lamperti Contracting And Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (9 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner (5 in ½ mi · Demolition); Sollars Construction (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Edri Construction (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154272 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jan 5, 2017 | $89,600 | Rmdl Kitch & Conv 1 Bath To 2 & Furnace 12/21/16 |