108 S Dream Farm Rd
Inverness 94937 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08735, -122.84491
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 $1,589,000 ($1,398,000–$1,780,000).
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 101,190 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 23, 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 12732 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (0.22 mi NE, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$18,724/yr at $1,589,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,560/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:
- 101,190 sq ft (2.32 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 108 S DREAM FARM RD
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 101,190 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 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: $1,398,000 – $1,780,000 · 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
- Demolition at 12732 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Applied)0.22 mi NE
In "Applied" for 2.5 yr (since Apr 26, 2024), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 11 Redwood Ave (Applied)0.28 mi SE
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 12719 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)0.18 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 10.2 yr (first record Sep 1, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.9 yr.
- Demolition at 12730 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)0.21 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 12.2 yr (first record Sep 15, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jaj Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Fidelity Roof (2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Avila And Wadlington Contractors (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Kelly Domer Partners Dba Pacific Constr (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38831 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 23, 2024 | $32,655 | Reroof - Remove existing roofing and replace with new comp shingles — ReRoofing |