6 Greenwood Cove Dr A
Tiburon 94920 · Strawberry · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89801, -122.50026
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-6.36-BFC in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $2,983,000 ($2,625,000–$3,341,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-6.36-BFC allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 13, 2026, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Strawberry
43 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (28.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 citywide baseline) (#1 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Strawberry)
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
General repair (172425): Issued after 7 mo (2.5× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
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 118 E Strawberry Dr (0.31 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 (~$34,755/yr at $2,983,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,896/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:
- 392 sq ft (0.01 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single Family Attached
- Addresses on lot:
- 6 GREENWOOD COVE DR A
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-6.36-BFC — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-6.36-BFC (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-6.36-BFC (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-6.36-BFC (multifamily residential), 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: $2,625,000 – $3,341,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94920) · FY 2026
Studio $2,820 · 1BR $3,380 · 2BR $4,100 · 3BR $5,230 · 4BR $5,420
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New commercial building at 118 E Strawberry Dr (Applied)0.31 mi W
Active in "Applied" for 8.1 yr (first record Oct 3, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.1 yr. High-impact scale ($1,600,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 153 Richardson Dr (adu 153a) (Issued)0.37 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,493,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 9 Sky Rd (Issued)0.46 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 12.4 yr (first record Jun 23, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.6 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- General repair (172425) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (2.5× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Unlimited Property Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); R Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Regency General Contractors (154 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (37 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (28 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48748 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 13, 2026 | $3,180 | Service Upgrade |
| 172425 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 26, 2022 | $185,000 | Repair/Replace Rot Damaged Columns & Beams Between Bldg 1 & 2 |