155 Laurel St
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06897, -122.83558
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 $1,659,000 ($1,460,000–$1,858,000).
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 212,181 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$14,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Nov 10, 2022).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Active nearby investment (New home at 75 Sunnyside Dr)
0.46 mi NW in "Finaled / completed" stage — High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $790,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$19,529/yr at $1,659,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,627/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:
- 212,181 sq ft (4.87 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 155 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 212,181 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: $1,460,000 – $1,858,000 · 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 home at 75 Sunnyside Dr (Finaled / completed)0.46 mi NW
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $790,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Quattro Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); North Cal Restoration And Construction (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Millennial Development (2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Telford Construction (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31738 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Nov 10, 2022 | $21,706 | Install new mini-split heat pump system. — Mechanical Appliance |
| B27661 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 9, 2021 | $68,100 | 4.56kW Residential grid tied photovoltaic rooftop flush mounted array and 22.8kWh ESS backup installation. |