225 A Vista Grande
Greenbrae 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95286, -122.53198
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B2 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,403,000 ($2,115,000–$2,691,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B2 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 17,250 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 9, 2025, 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 Kentfield
103 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (40.9 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 citywide baseline) (#7 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Kentfield)
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 (Local 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New home: In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 26, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 34 Wolfe Grade (0.26 mi NW, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 17,250 sq ft (0.40 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 225A VISTA GRANDE; 225 VISTA GRANDE
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B2 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B2 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B2, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B2, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 17,250 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0458F, 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: $2,115,000 – $2,691,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94904) · FY 2026
Studio $2,260 · 1BR $2,710 · 2BR $3,280 · 3BR $4,190 · 4BR $4,340
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
11 active or recent development projects (9 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 340 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction5 permits
- Adds housing (ADU)7 permits (7 units)
- Demolition2 permits
- Additions & renovations43 permits
- Building systems231 permits
- Repairs16 permits
- Other36 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home (Entitled)On this parcel
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 26, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 34 Wolfe Grade (Applied)0.26 mi NW
In "Applied" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 17, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New garage / accessory structure (92879) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 22 mo (4.1× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- Addition (adds square footage) (92647) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 2.1 yr (4.8× the 160d median) — slower than 90% of addition (adds square footage) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 160d, 90th pct 440d, n=316).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Glen George Rupiper Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (57 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (34 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hendrickson Pools (11 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Goltermann Construction (10 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92879 | New garage / accessory structure | Applied | App. Jan 9, 2025 | $21,432 | New Car Deck |
| 92647 | Addition (adds square footage) | Applied | App. Oct 3, 2024 | $200,000 | Renovate Upper Flr Incl Expansion Of Rear Bedrm & Entry; Erect Attached Rear 2s Structure W/ Integrated A D U |
| B12946 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 2, 2017 | $4,300 | Remove out dated panel & install new panel. remove 100 Amp entry panel-upgrade to 200 amp. — Replace Circuits / Outl… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2023).