55 Kent Ave
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95181, -122.55075
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 13,504 sq ft (0.31 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 55 KENT AVE
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-2 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-2 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned RSP-2, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 95% 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 RSP-2, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 13,504 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 95% 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) (about 85% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 95% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 3% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 2% 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: $2,139,000 – $2,723,000 · 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 55 Kent Ave (Applied)On this parcel
Active in "Applied" for 3.9 yr (first record Nov 18, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.9 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 625 College Ave (a D U 627) (Issued)0.12 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).
- New home at 7 Cedar Ave (Issued)0.32 mi N
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).
- New home at 75 Rock Rd (Issued)0.47 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.2 yr (first record Aug 27, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $936,400 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41472 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 3, 2025 | $51,009 | Roof-mount PV 5.95kW and ESS 20.0kWh |
| B40187 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 14, 2024 | $8,750 | Install new pedestal mounted 200 amp meter main, solar-ready panel in northwest corner of exterior yard. — Service Upgra… |
| 177479 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Aug 29, 2024 | $40,000 | New Patio Cover - 827sf |
| 174702 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Aug 8, 2023 | $96,400 |