37 Creekside Dr
San Rafael 94903 · Lucas Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03642, -122.59028
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.345 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,366,000 ($1,202,000–$1,530,000).
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
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 19, 2024, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 6% 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 (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: Accessory dwelling unit at 1 Golden Lily Pl (0.22 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 (~$16,159/yr at $1,366,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,347/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:
- 7,013 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 37 CREEKSIDE DR
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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 6% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 94% 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: $1,202,000 – $1,530,000 · 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)0.22 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)0.33 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).
- Demolition at 2000 Lucas Valley Rd (Applied)0.46 mi SE
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 42 Oak Mountain Ct (Applied)0.49 mi E
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rps Remodeling (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Mike Testa Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Window Factory (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38450 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Jun 19, 2024 | $19,500 | Install James Hardie fiber cement siding to the Right side and rear exterior walls of home. — Siding Replacement |
| B34300 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Jun 15, 2023 | $12,500 | Install James Hardie fiber cement siding to front and left side exterior walls of home. Approx. 900 sq.ft. — Siding Repl… |
| B28230 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 4, 2022 | $4,185 | Replace existing water heater with new 50-Gallon Bradford White URG250T6N heater. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B22185 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Feb 27, 2020 | $26,140 | Comp Shingles - Remove existing 21 squares roof down to sheathing. Prepare existing sheathing for new roof. Install GAF … |