1589 Cerini Rd
Tomales 94971 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.23270, -122.86884
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,111,000 ($944,000–$1,278,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest May 6, 2025).
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)
about 92% 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 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 2% 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 (~$13,227/yr at $1,111,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,102/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:
- 23,075,605 sq ft (529.74 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Agricultural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1589 CERINI RD; 1599 CERINI RD
Zoning & Land Use
A60 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A60 (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 A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 2% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 98% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 92% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 8% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0125D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $944,000 – $1,278,000 · 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 November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 1 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sun Solar Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Tim Mc Closkey Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42299 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 6, 2025 | $50,000 | INSTALLATION OF: PV SYSTEM WITH ESS - TRENCHING (22) PV Modules - Roofmount, (12) RSD Modules, (1) Inverter, (1) ESS, (1… |
| B25878 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 26, 2021 | $3,000 | LIKE REPLACEMENT OF 200 AMP METER MAIN SERVICE PANEL FOR HOUSE. — Service Upgrade |
| 146627 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 13, 2015 | $3,500 | Elect. Panel Upgrade To 400 Amp |