8 Meadow View Ln
San Geronimo 94963 · San Geronimo Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01103, -122.65572
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-0.05-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 $1,340,000 ($1,179,000–$1,501,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.05-SGV supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 63,075 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
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 24, 2014, 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) (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: Demolition at 16 Meadow View Ln (400 ft 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 (~$15,860/yr at $1,340,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,322/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:
- 63,075 sq ft (1.45 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 8 MEADOW VIEW LN
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-0.05-SGV — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.05-SGV (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.05-SGV, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-0.05-SGV, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 63,075 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: $1,179,000 – $1,501,000 · 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 16 Meadow View Ln (Applied)400 ft S
In "Applied" for 8.5 yr (since May 29, 2018), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- Demolition at 0 Sylvan Way (Applied)0.49 mi E
In "Applied" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 22, 2024), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 12 Meadow View Ln (Issued)310 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 23 mo (first record Dec 19, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 23 mo.
- New home at 16 Meadow View Ln (Issued)400 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 17.9 yr (first record Dec 23, 2008) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Juan Calmell (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Fontana Construction (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ralph D Bruinsslot (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Hanford Applied Restoration And Construction (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142383 | New single-family home | Issued | Iss. Apr 24, 2014 | $350,000 | New Single Family Dwelling W/Attached Garage & Deck ***Extend To 4/24/2019 T.D. 2/5/14 |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2019).