184 A Arroyo Rd
Lagunitas 94938 · San Geronimo Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02093, -122.70038
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 $1,170,000 ($1,030,000–$1,310,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,560 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest May 7, 2021).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5 Barranca Rd (470 ft NW, 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 (~$13,905/yr at $1,170,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,159/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:
- 33,803 sq ft (0.78 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 184A ARROYO RD; 184 ARROYO 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) (all 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: $1,030,000 – $1,310,000 · 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)470 ft NW
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)0.3 mi SW
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)0.17 mi NW
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)0.33 mi W
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: Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Building Efficiency (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner Builder (7 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Owner (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168065 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 7, 2021 | $21,000 | Energy Storage System - Express |
| 149143 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Sep 28, 2015 | $5,500 | Remove And Replace Furnace Change Out |
| 146185 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 11, 2015 | $45,796 | 9.27 Kw Roof Mounted Photovoltaic - Express |