63 Hermit Ln
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95545, -122.55387
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B2 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,698,000 ($2,374,000–$3,022,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R1-B2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$228,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Aug 25, 2023).
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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 23% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Accessory dwelling unit at 63 Hermit Ln: Active in "Issued" for 3.5 yr (first record May 19, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr.
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: New home at 7 Cedar Ave (0.12 mi NE, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 26,092 sq ft (0.60 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 63 HERMIT 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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B2, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 23% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B2, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 26,092 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 23% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 23% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 77% 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: $2,374,000 – $3,022,000 · 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 63 Hermit Ln (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 3.5 yr (first record May 19, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr.
- General repair (90228) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.2 yr (18.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- General repair (90071) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.4 yr (19.1× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- New home at 7 Cedar Ave (Issued)0.12 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (2 on parcel, 29 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pimentel Ronald (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Gotelli Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (36 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Fairweather And Associates (8 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35191 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 25, 2023 | $18,000 | Reroofing of primary residence. — ReRoofing |
| B34572 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 10, 2023 | $40,000 | Replace plumbing fixtures, add GFCI outlets to bathroom and laundry room. — Replace Circuits / Outlets; New Plumbing Fix… |
| B33961 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. May 19, 2023 | $8,000 | Reroof accessory dwelling. — ReRoofing |
| 90228 | General repair | Applied | App. Aug 17, 2022 | $20,000 |