202 Donahue St
Sausalito 94965 · Marin City · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.87550, -122.51127
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned CP in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,525,000 ($1,342,000–$1,708,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,160 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 18, 2026).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Marin City
21 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (40.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 citywide baseline) (#14 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Marin City)
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 Moderate 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: 74 new homes at 825 Drake Ave (0.18 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 (~$17,988/yr at $1,525,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,499/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:
- 566 sq ft (0.01 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single Family Attached
- Addresses on lot:
- 202 DONAHUE ST
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
- Moderate 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 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: $1,342,000 – $1,708,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94965) · FY 2026
Studio $2,720 · 1BR $3,260 · 2BR $3,950 · 3BR $5,050 · 4BR $5,230
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 74 new homes at 825 Drake Ave (Issued)0.18 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6 yr (first record Nov 30, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. High-impact scale (74 housing units, $8,731,920 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 25 Burgess Ct (adu #23) (Issued)0.35 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6.9 yr (first record Dec 30, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 7 Charles Van Damme Dock (Issued)0.45 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 9.3 yr (first record Aug 1, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $110,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 1 D Main Dock (Issued)0.48 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 11.4 yr (first record Jul 7, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $78,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Talley Electric Service (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Window And Door Factory Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Kitchen Experts Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (53 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (28 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46841 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 18, 2026 | $2,500 | Service Upgrade |
| B45470 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 14, 2026 | $2,500 | This permit is for the 125A panel in the carport closest to 202 Donahue. Map is attached Change out Zinsco main panel fo… |
| B20867 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Jan 23, 2020 | $25,000 | Replace 18 windows, 2 patio doors like for like. Retrofit windows, temper for WUI. — Non-structural Door/Window Replacem… |
| 156193 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Aug 8, 2017 | $17,500 | Rmdl Kitchen - Express |