30 Fox Dr
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05533, -122.81449
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.16 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,644,000 ($1,447,000–$1,841,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.16 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 235,616 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 31, 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
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone D: possible but undetermined flood hazard)
about 15% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone D: possible but undetermined 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) (about 47% 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 70 Fox Dr (0.14 mi W, issued). 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 (~$19,356/yr at $1,644,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,613/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:
- 235,616 sq ft (5.41 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 30 FOX DR; 30 FOX DR A
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.16 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.16 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.16, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.16, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 235,616 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 47% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 53% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone D: possible but undetermined flood hazard (about 15% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 85% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0237D, 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: $1,447,000 – $1,841,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94956) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,730 · 4BR $3,960
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 70 Fox Dr (Issued)0.14 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 5.8 yr (first record Jan 14, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,032,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 5 Fox Dr (Issued)0.11 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 6, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Peter Levi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47696 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jul 31, 2026 | $29,390 | — |
| B38558 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 28, 2024 | $11,000 | Install 1-1 mini-split heat pump in yard — Mechanical Appliance |
| B26228 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 6, 2021 | $35,100 | Remove existing 24 sq ft roof down to sheathing. Prepare existing sheathing for new roof.Install GAF Timberline HDZ RS S… |
| B17389 | Other | Issued | Iss. Apr 2, 2019 | $4,700 | change fire place to gas insert — Replace Mechanical Appliance |