6 Bay Laurel Ln
San Rafael 94903 · Lucas Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.03710, -122.59809
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 $1,489,000 ($1,310,000–$1,668,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.345 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,882 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest May 14, 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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 71 Creekside Dr (0.13 mi NE, 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 (~$17,574/yr at $1,489,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,464/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:
- 18,382 sq ft (0.42 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6 BAY LAUREL LN
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 06041C0286D, 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: $1,310,000 – $1,668,000 · 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 71 Creekside Dr (Applied)0.13 mi NE
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 7 Silver Pine Ter (Issued)0.48 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 10.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 10.6 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 12 Red Cedar Ct (Issued)0.48 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Mar 25, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Symplify Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Richard Hochschild Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sonomarin Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Allen Heating And Sheet Metal (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42411 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. May 14, 2025 | $30,500 | Reroof, tear off, 55 SQ. Shingles — ReRoofing |
| B42386 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 13, 2025 | $3,500 | Remove and Reinstall an existing solar pv system in the same place. 40 solar panels. |
| 165421 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 11, 2020 | $14,188 | Generator T.D. 8-10-20 |
| 164185 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Feb 11, 2020 | $26,800 | Bathroom Rmdl Express |
| B14760 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Apr 19, 2018 | $6,300 |