1201 Idylberry Rd
San Rafael 94903 · Lucas Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03017, -122.57681
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B-LV in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,537,000 ($1,353,000–$1,721,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R1-B-LV allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$34,200 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jan 9, 2026).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 49% 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 (Local 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Other (149869): Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 42 Oak Mountain Ct (0.37 mi NW, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 69,652 sq ft (1.60 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Common Area
- Addresses on lot:
- 1201 IDYLBERRY RD
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B-LV — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B-LV (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B-LV, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 49% 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 R1-B-LV, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 69,652 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 49% 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 (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 49% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 51% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0289D, 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: $1,353,000 – $1,721,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Other (149869) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- Pool / spa (165931) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo (2.2× the 136d median) — above the 75th percentile for pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 75th pct 241d, n=162).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 42 Oak Mountain Ct (Applied)0.37 mi NW
In "Applied" for 5.5 yr (since Apr 30, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 2000 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.41 mi W
In "Applied" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 7, 2022), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Nordby Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Superior Roofing Solutions (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Mc Leran (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Silveira Enterprise (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (24 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45405 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jan 9, 2026 | $96,000 | Remove existing flat roof area and shingled roof area with Durolast 60 ml PVC and Certainteed Class A shingles. — ReRoof… |
| B45155 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 12, 2025 | $96,000 | Remove existing flat roof area and shingled roof area with Durolast 60 ml PVC and Certainteed Class A shingles — ReRoofi… |
| B33163 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 27, 2023 | $1,500 | Install a Nema 14-50 receptacle for an electric range — New Circuits / Outlets |
| 165931 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Oct 8, 2020 | $755,000 | Repl Pool - Public T.D. 1-17-20 |
| 165930 | New garage / accessory structure |