1 Garden Way
Woodacre 94973 · Woodacre · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00634, -122.63622
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B2-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 $1,097,000 ($965,000–$1,229,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B2-SGV supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 190,706 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Oct 15, 2025).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (180243): Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 80 Fire Rd (0.41 mi E, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 190,706 sq ft (4.38 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1 GARDEN 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 lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B2-SGV, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B2-SGV, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 190,706 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: $965,000 – $1,229,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94973) · FY 2026
Studio $2,080 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $3,020 · 3BR $3,860 · 4BR $4,000
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Solar / battery storage (180243) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New home at 80 Fire Rd (Issued)0.41 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 4.1 yr (first record Sep 28, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 15 Edgewood Dr (Applied)0.28 mi SW
In "Applied" for 6.1 yr (since Oct 22, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home at 10 Holly Ln (Applied)0.27 mi W
Active in "Applied" for 14 mo (first record Sep 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hci Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Earl Adams Tile Coping And Plastering Adams Pool Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (10 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner (6 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180243 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 15, 2025 | $134,642 | 25.01kw Rooftop Photovoltaic & 3 Energy Storage Systems |
| B42192 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 28, 2025 | $4,000 | (MPU) MAIN PANEL UPGRADE 200A — Service Upgrade |
| B41886 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 3, 2025 | $19,450 | Remove existing roof. Install with new Lifetime Class A composition shingles. South side roof over main hall. — ReRoofin… |
| 165664 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 8, 2020 | $75,000 | Pool Resurface; Repl Coping & Tile, Breakline & Targets; Split Main Drains; Inst Autofill, Etc T.D. 9-4-20 |
| 157620 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued |