7 Orchard Way
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95303, -122.55422
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,469,000 ($2,173,000–$2,765,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned RSP-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 97,008 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 27, 2026, 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
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 15% 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)
- ! 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
Plumbing / water heater / sewer (167721): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 7 Cedar Ave (0.26 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:
- 97,008 sq ft (2.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7 ORCHARD WAY
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-1 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 97,008 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 (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 15% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 85% 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: $2,173,000 – $2,765,000 · 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
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (167721) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- New home at 7 Cedar Ave (Issued)0.26 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).
- New home at 75 Rock Rd (Issued)0.26 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.2 yr (first record Aug 27, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 18 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $936,400 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 625 College Ave (a D U 627) (Issued)0.3 mi SE
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: Owner (1 on parcel, 31 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Clearview Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Marin County Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Tech Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48127 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 27, 2026 | $14,000 | Replace Circuits / Outlets |
| B46600 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 27, 2026 | $200,000 | ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| B43847 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 11, 2025 | $3,000 | replace existing zinsco sub panel with new sub panel. — Replace Circuits / Outlets |
| B40025 | Other | Issued | Iss. Oct 31, 2024 | $127,475 | We are installing a 15 Ton Glycol Chiller in lieu of 3 aging existing 5 ton chiller condensers. — Replace Mechanical App… |
| 167721 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Apr 7, 2021 |