36 Meadow Way
San Geronimo 94963 · San Geronimo Village · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01246, -122.66446
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B2-SGV in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,366,000 ($1,202,000–$1,530,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R1-B2-SGV allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,119 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Dec 16, 2019).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, about 60% of the lot of lot)
Zone A: 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 (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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 625 San Geronimo Valley Dr (0.21 mi NW, 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 (~$16,159/yr at $1,366,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,347/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:
- 19,994 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 36 MEADOW WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B2-SGV — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B2-SGV (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B2-SGV, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A) covers about 60% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R1-B2-SGV, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 19,994 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A) covers about 60% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 60% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 40% 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: $1,202,000 – $1,530,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94963) · FY 2026
Studio $2,500 · 1BR $3,000 · 2BR $3,630 · 3BR $4,630 · 4BR $4,800
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Demolition at 625 San Geronimo Valley Dr (Issued)0.21 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 4.9 yr (first record Dec 6, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.9 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 320 Meadow Way (Applied)0.19 mi W
In "Applied" for 22 mo (since Jan 9, 2025), exceeding the 253d median and 456d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 567 San Geronimo Valley Dr (Applied)0.1 mi NW
work_desc changed to "Convert Existing Garage Space To A D U." in snapshot Oct 31, 2026.
- New home at 11 Deer Camp Dr (Applied)0.24 mi S
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solarwinds Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Demolition); Dolan Construction (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Hanford Applied Restoration And Construction (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Royal Home Builder (1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163572 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Dec 16, 2019 | $2,000 | Electric Service Upgrade *Related To Solar Permit 163306 |
| 163306 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 21, 2019 | $25,060 | Rooftop Solar 5.04 K W - Express |