200 Keith Way
Inverness 94937 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.10389, -122.86629
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE very high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,807,000 ($1,590,000–$2,024,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$218,240 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Mar 22, 2026).
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 Very High 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 115 Kehoe Way (0.24 mi N, applied). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$21,231/yr at $1,807,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,769/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:
- 137,606 sq ft (3.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 200 KEITH WAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.33 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone covers all of the lot: cities may limit ADUs here for fire safety and evacuation.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State responsibility area) covers all of the lot: SB 9 requires the project to meet the fire hazard mitigation standards.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 137,606 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State responsibility area) covers all of the lot: SB 9 requires the project to meet the fire hazard mitigation standards.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High 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 06041C0230E, 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: $1,590,000 – $2,024,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94937) · 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 115 Kehoe Way (Applied)0.24 mi N
In "Applied" for 10.8 yr (since Feb 8, 2016), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $908,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 60 Trossach Way (Applied)0.48 mi SE
In "Applied" for 5.9 yr (since Dec 15, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 600 Vision Rd (Issued)0.45 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 9.4 yr (first record Jun 14, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,100,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 179 Keith Way (Issued)0.1 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 9, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,160,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (2 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Superior Roofing Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Grid Titans (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Stryker Builders (6 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46260 | Other | Issued | Iss. Mar 22, 2026 | $19,000 | — |
| B45884 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Feb 16, 2026 | $25,000 | New Circuits / Outlets, Replace Circuits / Outlets; Siding Replacement, ReRoofing |
| 179347 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. May 28, 2025 | $500,000 | Addition; (N) Decks; Ret Walls; Roof Replacement; Electrical Service Upgrade |
| 156070 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jul 25, 2017 | $20,000 | Bath Remodel T.D. 7/24/17 |
| 149080 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 22, 2015 | $34,800 |