226 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley 94941 · Almonte · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.88053, -122.52347
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned CP in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $2,209,000 ($1,944,000–$2,474,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 21, 2020, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 201 Flamingo Rd (aka 205) (0.15 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 (~$25,854/yr at $2,209,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,154/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:
- 13,024 sq ft (0.30 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 226 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: $1,944,000 – $2,474,000 · 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 commercial building at 201 Flamingo Rd (aka 205) (Issued)0.15 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 334 Dolan Ave (Issued)0.34 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).
- New home at 222 Beryl St (Issued)0.34 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 217 Cleveland Ave (Issued)0.41 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 9.7 yr (first record Feb 21, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $875,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 56 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (2 on parcel, 37 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hd Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Ga Higgins (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rods General Builders (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163992 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Jan 21, 2020 | $28,800 | T.I. Kitchen, Skylight (Pizza Restaurant) T.D. 11/19/19 |
| 162918 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Oct 14, 2019 | $85,000 | T I Bootjack Tavern T.D. 9/2/19 |
| B19465 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 1, 2019 | $10,000 | Re-roof portion of house. — ReRoofing |
| 159110 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jul 19, 2018 | $3,500 | Explodratory Work |