4 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael 94903 · Lucas Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02759, -122.56571
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned PF-HOD in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,349,000 ($1,187,000–$1,511,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 9 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 5, 2026, 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 4% 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
New commercial building at 18 Jeannette Prandi Way: Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr.
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: New home (510 ft W, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 1,435,302 sq ft (32.95 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 16 JEANNETTE PRANDI WAY; 18 JEANNETTE PRANDI WAY; 20 JEANNETTE PRANDI WAY
Zoning & Land Use
PF-HOD — Public Facilities (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned PF-HOD (public / institutional): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned PF-HOD (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned PF-HOD (public / institutional), 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 4% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 96% 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: $1,187,000 – $1,511,000 · 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 commercial building at 18 Jeannette Prandi Way (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr.
- Other (8269) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 12.7 yr — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,562).
- New home (Entitled)510 ft W
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)510 ft W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (3 on parcel, 22 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (3 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tim Lawlor Construction (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Loic Humbert (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46959 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 5, 2026 | $31,000 | Replace Ductwork, Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B45649 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jan 27, 2026 | $18,800 | ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| 179661 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Jul 17, 2025 | $1,490,000 | Remodel Portion Of (E) Marin Parks Field Office Incl Interior & Exterior A D A Compliant Upgrades |
| B40945 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Feb 19, 2025 | $700,000 | Juvenile Hall HVAC Replacement Project to replace all HVAC systems in the facility. — Replace Mechanical Appliance |