15 Carrie St
Tomales 94971 · Tomales · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.24678, -122.90724
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-7.26 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 $1,238,000 ($1,089,000–$1,387,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-7.26 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,360 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 6, 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)
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
New home at 15 Carrie St: Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Sep 17, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 599 Dillon Beach Rd (0.17 mi W, 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:
- 6,360 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 15 CARRIE ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-7.26 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-7.26 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-7.26, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-7.26, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 6,360 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 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: $1,089,000 – $1,387,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 15 Carrie St (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Sep 17, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
- New commercial building at 599 Dillon Beach Rd (Issued)0.17 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 8.1 yr (first record Oct 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.7 yr. High-impact scale ($6,662,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New single-family home (176258) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 22 mo (2.7× the 253d median) — above the 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 253d, 75th pct 456d, n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 23 Church St (aka 21) (Issued)520 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 4.7 yr (first record Mar 11, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Axia Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Ef Brett And (3 in ½ mi · Demolition); Owner (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Morita Construction (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46695 | Other | Issued | Iss. May 6, 2026 | $43,060 | — |
| 176258 | New single-family home | Issued | Iss. Mar 22, 2024 | $364,500 | S F D; Deck; Covered Porch |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2021, 2024).