12 St Jude Rd
Mill Valley 94941 · Muir Woods Park · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.90158, -122.56694
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,305,000 ($2,028,000–$2,582,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$19,906 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 29, 2023).
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 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 63% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (89419): Pending in review for 4.8 yr (21.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 65 Ridge Ave (0.32 mi SE, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 29,577 sq ft (0.68 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 12 ST JUDE RD
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 37% 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 37% 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 29,577 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 37% 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
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 63% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 37% 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: $2,028,000 – $2,582,000 · 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 65 Ridge Ave (Applied)0.32 mi SE
In "Applied" for 4 yr (since Oct 27, 2022), 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, $3,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Remodel / interior alteration (89419) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.8 yr (21.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- New home at 526 Panoramic Hwy (Issued)390 ft W
Active in "Issued" for 4.6 yr (first record Apr 21, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,329,450 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 49 Ridge Ave (Applied)0.25 mi S
In "Applied" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 15, 2021), 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: Gramajo Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sandra Bird Designs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Arb (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Plum Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34907 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 29, 2023 | $25,000 | remove existing torch down roof membrane and install new 3 ply torch down roof system — ReRoofing |
| B33652 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 27, 2023 | $1,200 | Install 2-250v 20a and 1-120v 15a circuits to septic control panel. Install remote alarm in residence for septic system.… |
| B33447 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 14, 2023 | $21,100 | Install roof mount solar at 4.8 kW and batteries |
| 172749 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Nov 15, 2022 | $25,000 | Remodel: Staircase, Reconfigure Walls; Add Electrical; [N] Windows & [N] Doors |
| 89419 | Remodel / interior alteration |