230 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley 94941 · Almonte · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.88076, -122.52363
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned CP in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $2,312,000 ($2,035,000–$2,589,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 20, 2019, 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)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, all 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
Windows / doors / siding (157761): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,476).
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 201 Flamingo Rd (aka 205) (0.13 mi W, 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 (~$27,038/yr at $2,312,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,253/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:
- 24,263 sq ft (0.56 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 230 SHORELINE HWY
Zoning & Land Use
CP — Planned Commercial (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned CP (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned CP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned CP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
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) (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: $2,035,000 – $2,589,000 · 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
- Windows / doors / siding (157761) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,476).
- New commercial building at 201 Flamingo Rd (aka 205) (Issued)0.13 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 11.7 yr (first record Feb 17, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.2 yr. High-impact scale ($3,938,400 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- New home at 222 Beryl St (Issued)0.33 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 11.9 yr (first record Dec 23, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $900,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 334 Dolan Ave (Issued)0.33 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 8.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $759,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (3 on parcel, 41 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Femenia Pedro And Sons Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Ck Electrical And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (59 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ga Higgins (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161077 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Mar 20, 2019 | $2,860 | Furnace |
| 157762 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Feb 22, 2018 | $5,000 | Repairs To Grooming Kennel T.D. 12/12/17 |
| 157761 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Feb 22, 2018 | $1,200 | Add 4 Wndws To Pet Carrier Kennel T.D. 12/12/17 |
| 157760 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Feb 22, 2018 | $35,000 | Rmdl & A D A Upgrades To Main Bldg T.D. 12/12/17 |
| 156484 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 12, 2017 | $1,500 |