14 Red Cedar Ct
San Rafael 94903 · Lucas Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03790, -122.58976
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.345 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,500,000 ($1,320,000–$1,680,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.345 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 (+$44,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Nov 3, 2025).
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 High 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 1 Golden Lily Pl (0.28 mi SE, 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 (~$17,700/yr at $1,500,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,475/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:
- 16,161 sq ft (0.37 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 14 RED CEDAR CT
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.345 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-0.345 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.345 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.345 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High 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 06041C0287D, 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: $1,320,000 – $1,680,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1 Golden Lily Pl (Applied)0.28 mi SE
In "Applied" for 4.8 yr (since Jan 20, 2022), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 71 Creekside Dr (Applied)0.34 mi W
In "Applied" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 12, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 12 Red Cedar Ct (Issued)110 ft E
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Mar 25, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
- Demolition at 7 Silver Pine Ter (Issued)470 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 10.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 10.6 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cooney Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Titan Solar Power CA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Select Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Better Earth Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Sutter Roofing And Sheet Metal (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44632 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Nov 3, 2025 | $36,000 | Changeout 16 Windows and 0 Doors - Nailfin Installation, use bituthane/fortiflash - install wood trims — Non-structural … |
| 166916 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 20, 2021 | $30,000 | 9.855kw Rooftop Photovoltaic **E-Inspection** |
| 166215 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 10, 2020 | $53,000 | Pv 9.26 Kw ***Cancelled Per Owner 1/11/21 Kp |
| B23444 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 2, 2020 | $18,000 | TEAR OFF, RE ROOF, INSTALL CLASS A COMP SHINGLES, 20SQ'S. — ReRoofing |
| 153162 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued |