3605 Paradise Dr
Tiburon 94920 · Unincorporated Tiburon · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89344, -122.46142
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $3,324,000 ($2,925,000–$3,723,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 22, 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)
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3820 Paradise Dr Lot (0.47 mi NW, 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 (~$38,676/yr at $3,324,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$3,223/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:
- 42,776 sq ft (0.98 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 3605 PARADISE DR
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-1 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-1 (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-1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-1 (multifamily residential), 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 06041C0489E, 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: $2,925,000 – $3,723,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3820 Paradise Dr Lot (Issued)0.47 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.3 yr (first record Aug 8, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,900,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home (Issued)0.3 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2 yr (first record Nov 11, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.45 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 2 yr (first record Nov 21, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.47 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 3, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bellows Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bic Construction (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Cartwright Construction (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48866 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 22, 2026 | $6,021 | Replace Ductwork |
| B17770 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. May 14, 2019 | $25,000 | Remove existing rood. Install with new lifetime class A composition. — ReRoofing |