341 Evergreen Dr
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.94067, -122.56288
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-0.2 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 $2,600,000 ($2,288,000–$2,912,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.2 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 53,753 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$130,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 15, 2026).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Kentfield
103 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (40.9 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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
Remodel / interior alteration (169917): Issued after 7 mo (2.4× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 148d, n=1,054).
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: Demolition at 15 Blue Ridge Rd (0.44 mi E, 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:
- 53,753 sq ft (1.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 341 EVERGREEN DR
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-0.2 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.2 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.2, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.2, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 53,753 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0454E, effective March 17, 2014
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $2,288,000 – $2,912,000 · 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
- Demolition at 15 Blue Ridge Rd (Issued)0.44 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 3.1 yr (first record Oct 13, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.9 yr. High-impact scale ($871,339 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 70 Ridgecrest Rd (Issued)0.48 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 8.4 yr (first record Jun 28, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home (Entitled)350 ft N
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Feb 22, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Remodel / interior alteration (169917) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (2.4× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 148d, n=1,054).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bellows Plumbing Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Traditional Trades (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Fast Water Heater (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46503 | Other | Issued | Iss. Apr 15, 2026 | $5,000 | Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B42525 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. May 27, 2025 | $4,895 | REMOVE AND REPLACE 75 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER IN UTILITY ROOM. LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATION. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(… |
| B37942 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 6, 2024 | $4,500 | Replace existing furnace in utility room with new, same location. — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 169917 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Nov 16, 2021 | $375,000 | Interior Remodel + Resize Window |
| 151659 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued |