33 Barranca Rd
Lagunitas 94938 · San Geronimo Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02462, -122.70245
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-2-SGV in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,043,000 ($918,000–$1,168,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 2, 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 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) (about 99% 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5 Barranca Rd (0.2 mi S, 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 (~$12,445/yr at $1,043,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,037/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:
- 223,027 sq ft (5.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 33 BARRANCA RD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-2-SGV — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-2-SGV (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned ARP-2-SGV (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-2-SGV (agricultural), 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) (about 99% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 1% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0275D, 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: $918,000 – $1,168,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94938) · FY 2026
Studio $2,170 · 1BR $2,610 · 2BR $3,150 · 3BR $4,020 · 4BR $4,200
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5 Barranca Rd (Applied)0.2 mi S
In "Applied" for 7.8 yr (since Feb 7, 2019), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Entitled)0.49 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.1 yr (since Oct 4, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 228 Arroyo Rd A K A (Issued)0.14 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 7.9 yr (first record Dec 6, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.7 yr.
- New home at 338 Arroyo Rd (Issued)0.39 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 12.5 yr (first record Apr 28, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.6 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Lgcy Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Owner Builder (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Juan Calmell (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47377 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jul 2, 2026 | $41,143 | — |
| B15223 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jun 14, 2018 | $1,000 | Upgrade subpanel from 120A to 200A — Service Upgrade |
| B12766 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 8, 2017 | $9,650 | Replace existing composition roof with a new composition roof. — ReRoofing |