15 Mcdonald Ln
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08469, -122.80821
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,622,000 ($1,427,000–$1,817,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 18, 2017, 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 Moderate 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 (155489): Issued after 11 mo (2.0× the 164d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 75th pct 294d, n=356).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 33 Mc Donald Ln (0.1 mi E, 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:
- 144,793 sq ft (3.32 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 15 MCDONALD LN
Zoning & Land Use
C-ARP-2 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-ARP-2 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate 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 06041C0233D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,427,000 – $1,817,000 · 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 (155489) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 11 mo (2.0× the 164d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 75th pct 294d, n=356).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 33 Mc Donald Ln (Issued)0.1 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 11 yr (first record Nov 30, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 10.7 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 22 Cypress Rd (Issued)0.42 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 12 yr (first record Nov 17, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.6 yr.
- New home at 67 Mesa Rd (Issued)0.46 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 12.6 yr (first record Apr 21, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.7 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Rodoni Construction (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Redhorse Constructors (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Arrow Construction And Remodeling (1 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155489 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. May 18, 2017 | $60,000 | New Barn/Work Shop 8/10/16 |
| 149260 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Oct 5, 2015 | $125,000 | Addition & Remodel T.D. 9/10/15 |