8 A Russell Ave
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95600, -122.54576
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 4,182 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 8A RUSSELL AVE; 8 RUSSELL AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B1 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 4,182 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: 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: $2,072,000 – $2,636,000 · 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
- New home at 8 Russell Ave (aka 8a Russell Ave) (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 12, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.4 yr.
- New home at 105 Oak Ave (Issued)0.19 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 15, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $965,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 66 Hanken Dr (adu 66a) (Issued)0.24 mi NW
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 7 Cedar Ave (Issued)0.34 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 7.6 yr (first record Mar 14, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,217,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41867 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 2, 2025 | $9,500 | Main panel upgrade from 100 amp to 400 amp on the right corner of the house. — New Circuits / Outlets, Service Upgrade, … |
| 176774 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Jun 6, 2024 | $435,700 | Addition & Remodel; (N) A D U; Deck |
| 176773 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Jun 6, 2024 | $28,695 | Parking Deck & Retaining Wall At Front |
| 176772 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jun 6, 2024 | $9,270 |