65 Baywood Pl
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07995, -122.83511
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.25 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,832,000 ($1,612,000–$2,052,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RSP-0.25 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 9, 2024, 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)
- ! Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (about 4% of the lot of lot)
Intersects a State-mapped surface fault rupture zone. Adding habitable structures or subdividing typically requires a site-specific geologic fault investigation.
Source: California Geological Survey Alquist-Priolo Zones
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 11 Redwood Ave (0.47 mi NW, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 88,209 sq ft (2.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 65 BAYWOOD PL
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.25 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.25 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.25, a single-family residential zone. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone covers about 4% of the lot: the project must meet the seismic building standards, and a fault study is usually required.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.25, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 88,209 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone covers about 4% of the lot: the project must meet the seismic building standards, and a fault study is usually required.
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 06041C0229E, effective August 15, 2017
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (Inverness quadrangle) (about 4% of the lot)
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,612,000 – $2,052,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94956) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,730 · 4BR $3,960
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 11 Redwood Ave (Applied)0.47 mi NW
In "Applied" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 25, 2022), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home at 29 Drakes View Dr (Issued)0.24 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 9.1 yr (first record Sep 19, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.9 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 19 Sunnyside Dr (Issued)0.46 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.7 yr (first record Feb 29, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr.
- New home at 21 Sunnyside Dr (aka 19) (Issued)0.46 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 3.9 yr (first record Dec 1, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ernest Ongaro And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Alpha Trenchless (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); North Cal Restoration And Construction (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jg Lino Construction (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39732 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2024 | $7,000 | Install a new 3” electrical conduit from the newly installed electric meter panel to the building by way of trenchless. … |
| B35744 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 11, 2023 | $8,500 | Upgrade 100 amp main panel to 200 amp, no added loads. Keeping in existing location & upgrade 100amp subpanel to 200 sub… |