1451 Dillon Beach Rd
Tomales 94971 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.24469, -122.92160
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-APZ-60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,093,000 ($929,000–$1,257,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 15, 2022, 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)
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$13,020/yr at $1,093,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,085/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:
- 13,147,628 sq ft (301.83 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1451 DILLON BEACH RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-APZ-60 — Agriculture Production Zone (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-APZ-60 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-APZ-60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-APZ-60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
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 06041C0085E, effective August 15, 2017
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $929,000 – $1,257,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94971) · FY 2026
Studio $2,400 · 1BR $2,870 · 2BR $3,480 · 3BR $4,450 · 4BR $4,610
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since —)
0 active or recent development projects and 0 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Adams Refrigeration Service A California Corpo (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Anchor Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29419 | Other | Issued | Iss. Apr 15, 2022 | $9,000 | REPLACE HEATPUMP. INSTALL 16 SEER — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B22756 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jun 10, 2020 | $2,250 | Replace existing open face electrical meter and knife switches to new panel. — Service Upgrade |