14 Kentdale Ln
Greenbrae 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95402, -122.53678
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B2 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $2,466,000 ($2,170,000–$2,762,000).
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 14,418 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 (+$94,876 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jul 7, 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))
all 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 34 Wolfe Grade (400 ft NE, 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 (~$28,809/yr at $2,466,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,401/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:
- 14,418 sq ft (0.33 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 14 KENTDALE LN
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 14,418 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) (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: $2,170,000 – $2,762,000 · 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)
14 active or recent development projects (13 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 486 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction12 permits
- Adds housing (ADU)13 permits (13 units)
- Additions & renovations55 permits
- Building systems324 permits
- Repairs24 permits
- Other58 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 34 Wolfe Grade (Applied)400 ft NE
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 commercial building at 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)0.22 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 12.7 yr (first record Mar 6, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.5 yr. High-impact scale ($2,400,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 29 Mann Dr (Issued)0.25 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 12.7 yr (first record Mar 6, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,030,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 49 Laurel Grove Ave (Issued)0.31 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 9.3 yr (first record Jul 18, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gleason And Tankard (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Evans General Contractors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tesla Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94355 | Pool / spa | Applied | App. Jul 7, 2026 | $165,791 | Residential In-Ground Swimming Pool With Automatic Safety Cover |
| B32163 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Dec 28, 2022 | $7,000 | Install battery backup |
| 172086 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Aug 8, 2022 | $50,000 | Remodel: Bath; Convert Bedroom To Office, Closet; [N] Window In Master Bedroom K F D |
| B24345 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 4, 2020 | $2,000 | SPLIT SYSTEM C/O — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B22208 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 2, 2020 | $6,000 | Service panel upgrade 100amp to 200amp — Service Upgrade |
| 160979 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 12, 2019 | $7,000 | Battery Backup |
| 160818 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Feb 21, 2019 | $136,000 | Bath Rmdl - Express |
| 158580 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 23, 2018 | $14,910 | Pv Kw 10.075 Express |