19815 State Route 1
Marshall 94940 · East Shore · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.15660, -122.89313
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.5 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA VE flood / CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,618,000 ($1,424,000–$1,812,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RSP-0.5 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,287 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Nov 19, 2019).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (VE, about 83% of the lot of lot)
Zone VE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 17% 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
Remodel / interior alteration (77065): Pending in review for 10.7 yr (47.0× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 20105 State Route (0.29 mi N, 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:
- 7,667 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 19815 STATE ROUTE 1
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.5 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.5 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.5, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone VE) covers about 83% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.5, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 7,667 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone VE) covers about 83% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 17% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone VE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 83% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 17% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0095E, 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: $1,424,000 – $1,812,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94940) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,870 · 4BR $4,090
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Remodel / interior alteration (77065) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 10.7 yr (47.0× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- New commercial building at 20105 State Route (Issued)0.29 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 8, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.6 yr. High-impact scale ($1,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Berg John Philip (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Michael And Sun Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Marin County Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Woodacre Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163265 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 19, 2019 | $31,750 | Solar Pv 9.62kw - Express |
| B18409 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 29, 2019 | $30,000 | T/O existing standing seam metal roof on residence and replace with same Class A assembly.No new sheathing is required. … |
| 77065 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Mar 10, 2016 | $67,000 | Reframe Part Of Exterior; Sheetrock Parts Of Interior, Electrical Covered By 150175 |
| 150175 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Dec 17, 2015 | $4,800 | Rplce Main Elec Panel, Re-Side All Of Home, Rplc 1 Wndw-Like Size, Must Meet W U I Reqs |
| 149572 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued |