37 Cypress Ave
Dillon Beach 94929 · Dillon Beach · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.24972, -122.96459
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RCR in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,527,000 ($1,344,000–$1,710,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 30, 2025, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Addition (adds square footage) (93883): Pending in review for 10 mo (2.0× the 160d median) — above the 75th percentile for addition (adds square footage) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 160d, 75th pct 249d, n=316).
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 40 Sea Bluff (0.11 mi SW, 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:
- 15,594 sq ft (0.36 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 37 CYPRESS AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-RCR — Resort and Commercial Recreation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-RCR (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-RCR (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-RCR (commercial), 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 06041C0080E, 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: $1,344,000 – $1,710,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94929) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $4,010 · 4BR $4,280
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 40 Sea Bluff (Issued)0.11 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 2, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,600,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 20 Sea Bluff (Issued)0.11 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 3.5 yr (first record May 16, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,420,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 314 Oceana Dr (Issued)0.32 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 6, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,783,932 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 429 Oceana Dr (Issued)0.38 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 4 yr (first record Nov 29, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (2 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Triton Tower (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Diego Bros (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Core Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Henris Supply (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93883 | Addition (adds square footage) | Applied | App. Dec 30, 2025 | $30,000 | Install New H Frame, 3 Air Atennas, Rrus, Radio Cabinet, Battery Cabinet, Ppc, Gps Atenna |
| 177754 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Oct 3, 2024 | $150,000 | Cell Site Modification; Remove/Replace Generator - At&T Mobility; Condensing Unit; Cupola |
| B30044 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 14, 2022 | $6,858 | tear off and dispose of existing comp and reroof with GAF underlayment and GAF comp shingles. 7 sqs self cert — ReRoofin… |
| B22954 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 9, 2020 | $9,000 | remove and replace 3 existing 200 amp meter panels with new like equipment. — Service Upgrade |
| B17348 |