53 Laurel St
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07102, -122.82676
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,832,000 ($1,612,000–$2,052,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 36,547 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 7, 2020, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New garage / accessory structure (157508): Issued after 17 mo (3.1× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
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: Demolition at 100 Balboa Ave (0.37 mi S, 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:
- 36,547 sq ft (0.84 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 53 LAUREL ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.33 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 36,547 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
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
- New garage / accessory structure (157508) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 17 mo (3.1× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- Demolition at 100 Balboa Ave (Issued)0.37 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: M2 Landscape Design And Construction (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Other); James George Lino Const (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Marin Mechanical Ii (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · Demolition); North Cal Restoration And Construction (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22943 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 7, 2020 | $3,391 | Remove and replace leaking 50 gallon water heater and replace in kind. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| 157508 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Jan 22, 2018 | $225,000 | Conv Storage & Part Of Gar To Liv Sp, Deck, Covered Walkway T.D. 6/5/17 ***Extended To 4/22/21nh |
| 149267 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 6, 2015 | $50,000 | Rmdl 2 Baths; Reroof House & Gar; Repl Skylights In Kind; Change Front Roofline***Extended To 10/06/19 |
| 149156 | Other | Issued | Iss. Sep 29, 2015 | $18,000 | Re-Framed Molded Wall In Bathroom |
| 148633 | Roof replacement |