2 Inverness Way
Inverness 94937 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09763, -122.85255
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-CP in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,644,000 ($1,447,000–$1,841,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 20, 2023, 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 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 125 Forres Way (0.37 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$19,356/yr at $1,644,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,613/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:
- 9,278 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2 INVERNESS WAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-CP — Planned Commercial (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-CP (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-CP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-CP (commercial), 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) (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: $1,447,000 – $1,841,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 125 Forres Way (Issued)0.37 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 14, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
- New home at 45 Balmoral Way (Applied)0.43 mi NW
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 92 N Dream Farm Rd (Issued)0.49 mi SE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $977,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: New Cap Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Juan Calmell (2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Owner (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Avila And Wadlington Contractors (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34775 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 20, 2023 | $7,000 | Tear off existing roof and replace with class a shingles — ReRoofing |