2 Stetson Ct
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95638, -122.54676
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-3.75 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $2,530,000 ($2,226,000–$2,834,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned RSP-3.75 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 14,810 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$154,080 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 1, 2026).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Kentfield
104 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (41.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.4 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
about 42% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 66 Hanken Dr (adu 66a) (0.2 mi N, 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 (~$29,545/yr at $2,530,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,462/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:
- 14,810 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2 STETSON CT
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-3.75 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-3.75 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-3.75, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-3.75, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 14,810 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
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 42% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 58% 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: $2,226,000 – $2,834,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 66 Hanken Dr (adu 66a) (Issued)0.2 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.1 yr (first record Sep 29, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 105 Oak Ave (Issued)0.25 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 15, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $965,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- New home at 7 Cedar Ave (Issued)0.28 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 7.7 yr (first record Mar 14, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,217,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 625 College Ave (a D U 627) (Issued)0.46 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 3.9 yr (first record Dec 7, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $4,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: East Peak Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Simply Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Rikety Ventures (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); Divine Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Amesos Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47366 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Jul 1, 2026 | $10,000 | EV Charging Station; With Electronic Inspection |
| B43661 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 28, 2025 | $37,222 | PV SOLAR AND ESS INSTALLATION |
| B39210 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 22, 2024 | $1,000 | swap out main panel enclosure like for like no upgrade — Replace Circuits / Outlets |
| 176077 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Feb 28, 2024 | $388,000 | Remodel, Living Rm Addition, (N) Entry Porch & Stairs; Repl/Add Windows/Doors; Siding; Seismic Upgrades |
| B23781 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 8, 2020 |