30 Joseph Ct
San Rafael 94903 · San Rafael · Coordinates: 38.01094, -122.53991
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned LI/O in San Rafael and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,383,000 ($1,176,000–$1,590,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Feb 2, 2026).
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 136 new homes (0.26 mi SW, entitled). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for San Rafael
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (San Rafael)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$16,355/yr at $1,383,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,363/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:
- 19,166 sq ft (0.44 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 30 JOSEPH CT
Zoning & Land Use
LI/O (San Rafael)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned LI/O (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply. We read LI/O from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned LI/O (industrial), not a single-family residential zone. We read LI/O from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned LI/O (industrial), not a single-family residential zone. We read LI/O from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0293E, effective March 16, 2016
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,176,000 – $1,590,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94903) · FY 2026
Studio $2,880 · 1BR $3,450 · 2BR $4,180 · 3BR $5,340 · 4BR $5,530
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 6 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems2 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 136 new homes (Entitled)0.26 mi SW
Active in "Entitled" for 7.3 yr (first record Jul 23, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.3 yr. High-impact scale (136 housing units, 28 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- New home at 0 Crestview Way (Applied)0.47 mi SW
Active in "Applied" for 5.2 yr (first record Aug 24, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home (Entitled)0.49 mi W
Active in "Entitled" for 7.5 yr (first record May 2, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.5 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181024 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 2, 2026 | $3,074 | Main Distribution Panel 400 A, 80 S, 2 P, Solar Circuit Breaker - Related To 180435 *County Property* |
| 180435 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 6, 2025 | $126,363 | 11.5 Kw Rooftop Pv 25 Modules; 2 Tesla E S S |
| 178766 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Mar 4, 2025 | $500,000 | Ret Wall W/Fence Atop; Freestanding Fence >6' |
| 178765 | Other | Issued | Iss. Mar 4, 2025 | $3,500,000 | (31,32,54 Addn; Rmdl; C O U To 15 Bed, 11 Br Substance Use Treatment Ctr; Rpr Canopies *County Owned Building* |