55 Viento Way
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07409, -122.80565
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RA-B3 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,807,000 ($1,590,000–$2,024,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RA-B3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 23, 2015, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 11815 State Route (0.18 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 (~$21,231/yr at $1,807,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,769/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:
- 54,363 sq ft (1.25 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 55 VIENTO WAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-RA-B3 — Residential Agriculture (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RA-B3 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned C-RA-B3 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned C-RA-B3 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
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: $1,590,000 – $2,024,000 · 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 11815 State Route (Applied)0.18 mi NE
In "Applied" for 6 yr (since Nov 17, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $780,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 5 new homes at 11401 State Route (Applied)0.35 mi S
In "Applied" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 10, 2024), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (5 housing units, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 45 Knob Hill Rd (Issued)0.14 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 9.5 yr (first record May 8, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 50 Knob Hill Rd (Issued)0.16 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 4.1 yr (first record Oct 17, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,100,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: A1 Solar Power (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (21 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Thompson Builders (16 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Midstate Construction (9 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Korhummel Paul Frederick (5 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148116 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jul 23, 2015 | $22,400 | Rf Mtd P V Sys 4.48 K W***Expired |
| 143874 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Aug 26, 2014 | $8,100 | Add H V A C Package Unit |