8 Balboa Ave
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06320, -122.82172
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,719,000 ($1,513,000–$1,925,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RSP-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 30, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 19% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 90 Blackberry Way (0.22 mi SW, 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 (~$20,219/yr at $1,719,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,685/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:
- 10,585 sq ft (0.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 8 BALBOA AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-1 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 19% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 10,585 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 19% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 19% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 81% 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: $1,513,000 – $1,925,000 · 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 90 Blackberry Way (Issued)0.22 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 14, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $825,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Demolition at 100 Balboa Ave (Issued)0.33 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 141 Silver Hills Rd (aka 145) (Issued)0.4 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 21, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.9 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Superior Roofing Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Wb Saunders Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rake Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (6 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Kyle Gleason And Sons (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23135 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 30, 2020 | $2,000 | Replace Main panel 200 amps — Service Upgrade |
| B22914 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 1, 2020 | $34,000 | reroof, no resheet<br> — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| 145999 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Feb 25, 2015 | $26,000 | Nonstruct. Ktchn Rmdl-Express |