130 Mountain View Ave
Lagunitas 94938 · Lagunitas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00832, -122.69987
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B3-SGV 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 $1,133,000 ($997,000–$1,269,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 24,219 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Nov 9, 2022).
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 100 Lagunitas Rd (210 ft S, 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 (~$13,480/yr at $1,133,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,123/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:
- 24,219 sq ft (0.56 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 130 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B3-SGV — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 24,219 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) (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: $997,000 – $1,269,000 · 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
- New home at 100 Lagunitas Rd (Issued)210 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 10.4 yr (first record Jun 27, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.3 yr.
- New home at 5 Charles Ln (Issued)0.27 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 16.9 yr (first record Dec 31, 2009) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.8 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 40 Lagunitas Rd (Applied)0.11 mi NW
In "Applied" for 20 mo (since Mar 27, 2025), exceeding the 253d median and 456d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 138 Rodeo Ave (Issued)0.43 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 12.8 yr (first record Feb 10, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solarwinds Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Bert Bartsch (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner (7 in ½ mi · Demolition); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31722 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Nov 9, 2022 | $4,000 | Dedicated 50 amp circuit for Nema 14-50 outlet. Dedicated 30 amp circuit for existing hot tub disconnect location. Dedic… |
| 169145 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 23, 2021 | $17,626 | 6.720kw Rooftop Photovoltaic And Energy Storage System |
| B20784 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 13, 2020 | $2,000 | upgrade 100 main electrical service to 200 AMP. panel Already approved by PG&E- application number 118364316 — Service U… |