1 Fox Dr
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.05626, -122.81258
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.144 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,649,000 ($1,451,000–$1,847,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RSP-0.144 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Nov 29, 2023).
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 66% 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 Moderate 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)
- ! Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (about 6% of the lot of lot)
Intersects a State-mapped surface fault rupture zone. Adding habitable structures or subdividing typically requires a site-specific geologic fault investigation.
Source: California Geological Survey Alquist-Priolo Zones
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (150372): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 219,847 sq ft (5.05 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1 FOX DR; 3 FOX DR
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.144 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.144 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.144, a single-family residential zone. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone covers about 6% of the lot: the project must meet the seismic building standards, and a fault study is usually required.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.144, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 219,847 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone covers about 6% of the lot: the project must meet the seismic building standards, and a fault study is usually required.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone D: possible but undetermined flood hazard (about 66% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 34% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0237D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (Inverness quadrangle) (about 6% of the lot)
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,451,000 – $1,847,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (150372) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New home at 70 Fox Dr (Issued)0.25 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)0.1 mi S
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: John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); The Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Louis Ptak Construction (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36265 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Nov 29, 2023 | $28,200 | Install new heat pump system and install new 50 gallon heat pump water heater. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s); Mechanica… |
| 150372 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 13, 2016 | $9,000 | P V Sys 3.2kw Roof Mntd (E-Inspection)***Expired |