331 Evergreen Dr
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.94078, -122.56245
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 $2,469,000 ($2,173,000–$2,765,000).
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 54,668 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 25, 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: minimal flood hazard)
about 44% 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 15 Blue Ridge Rd (0.42 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$28,844/yr at $2,469,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,404/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:
- 54,668 sq ft (1.26 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 331 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 54,668 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 (about 44% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 56% 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
- Demolition at 15 Blue Ridge Rd (Issued)0.42 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)0.45 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)300 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).
- New home at 51 Blue Ridge Rd (Issued)0.37 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 11, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Romans Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Fontana Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Colindres And Associates (7 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181987 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Jun 25, 2026 | $500,000 | Rmdl; Siding; Reroof; (N) Entry Porch; Exterior Windows, Doors; Repl Deck Boards & Railing |
| B16942 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 28, 2019 | $1,395 | Reconfigure water service into garage and install owner-supplied automatic water shut off in garage — Replace Plumbing… |
| B16887 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 21, 2019 | $3,475 | Earthquake shut off installation. Install owner-supplied tankless water heater (mounted and vented by homeowner). — Repl… |