122 Stadium Ave
Mill Valley 94941 · Almonte · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.88997, -122.53081
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $2,245,000 ($1,976,000–$2,514,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 15,072 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,160 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (12 total permits, latest Jun 13, 2025).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Other (171532): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
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 commercial building at 100 Harvard Ave (0.16 mi SW, 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 (~$26,268/yr at $2,245,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,189/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:
- 15,072 sq ft (0.35 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 122 STADIUM AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R1 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 15,072 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: $1,976,000 – $2,514,000 · 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
- Other (171532) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- New commercial building at 100 Harvard Ave (Issued)0.16 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 23 mo (first record Dec 26, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 18 mo. High-impact scale ($6,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 131 Yale Ave A (Issued)0.17 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 4.8 yr (first record Jan 19, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 2 new homes (Issued)0.25 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 5.7 yr (first record Mar 1, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.7 yr. High-impact scale (2 housing units, 1 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Nafius Construction Service (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Tesla Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Bellows Plumbing Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Fidelity Roof (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); James S Clough Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (12 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42755 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 13, 2025 | $10,000 | ADD NEW 2 ZONE DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT SYSTEM — Mechanical Appliance |
| 171532 | Other | Issued | Iss. May 27, 2022 | $11,975 | Repairs To (E) Front Deck |
| 163883 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 9, 2020 | $14,000 | Battery Storage - Express |
| 163882 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 9, 2020 | $11,190 | Rooftop Solar 7.56 K W - Express |
| B12762 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 10, 2017 | $15,000 |