7 Mt Lassen Dr
San Rafael 94903 · Lucas Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02595, -122.56948
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned CP-HOD in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,373,000 ($1,208,000–$1,538,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$24,255 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 20, 2016).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 7% 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.16 mi NE, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$16,240/yr at $1,373,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,353/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:
- 104,805 sq ft (2.41 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7 MT LASSEN DR
Zoning & Land Use
CP-HOD — Planned Commercial (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned CP-HOD (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned CP-HOD (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned CP-HOD (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
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 7% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 93% 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: $1,208,000 – $1,538,000 · 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
- New home (Entitled)0.16 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 7, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Entitled)0.16 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 10, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Entitled)0.16 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 14, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Entitled)0.16 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Sep 23, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Loic Humbert (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (21 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tim Lawlor Construction (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Marin Kitchen Works (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153282 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Sep 20, 2016 | $24,500 | Remodel 2 Commercial Bathrooms T.D. 9/6/16 |
| 153281 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Sep 20, 2016 | $24,500 | Remodel 2 Commercial Bathrooms T.D. 9/6/16 |
| 153280 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Sep 20, 2016 | $24,500 | Remodel 2 Commercial Bathrooms T.D. 9/6/16 |
| 153279 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Sep 20, 2016 | $24,500 | Remodel 2 Commercial Bathrooms T.D. 9/6/16 |