628 Amaranth Blvd
Mill Valley 94941 · Homestead · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89672, -122.55685
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-1.5 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,116,000 ($1,862,000–$2,370,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-1.5 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,142 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Feb 1, 2021).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Homestead
22 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (20.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 citywide baseline) (#2 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Homestead)
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) (all 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 65 Ridge Ave (0.42 mi W, 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 (~$24,784/yr at $2,116,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,065/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:
- 5,401 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 628 AMARANTH BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-1.5 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-1.5 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-1.5 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-1.5 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0468F, 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: $1,862,000 – $2,370,000 · 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)0.42 mi W
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).
- New home at 420 Laverne Ave (Issued)0.39 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 8.6 yr (first record Apr 23, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,100,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 408 Laverne Ave (adu 408a) (Issued)0.43 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.3 yr (first record Jul 12, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,700,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 409 Montford Ave (Issued)0.45 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 12.4 yr (first record Jun 17, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,100,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Petersen Dean (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Marinovative Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Peter Levi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Vince Sigal Electric (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24766 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Feb 1, 2021 | $23,000 | HEAT PUMP & AIR HANDLER CHANGE OUT LIKE FOR LIKE. DUCT REPLACEMENT OF 6 SUPPLIES — Replace Ductwork, Replace Mechanical … |
| B23533 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 10, 2020 | $1,500 | Supply and install a new 30-ampere rated 6-circuit transfer switch in the closet next to theelectrical panel in the hous… |
| 154553 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 16, 2017 | $24,799 | 5.13kw Roof Mounted Photovoltaic - Express |
| B11745 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 31, 2017 | $2,643 | Electrical service change — Service Upgrade |
| B11595 | Roof replacement | Issued |