7 Holly Ln
Woodacre 94973 · Woodacre · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00581, -122.64070
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 $1,224,000 ($1,077,000–$1,371,000).
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 20,038 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$39,828 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jul 24, 2024).
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: New home at 15 Edgewood Dr (0.21 mi SE, 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 (~$14,526/yr at $1,224,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,211/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:
- 20,038 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7 HOLLY LN
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 20,038 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: $1,077,000 – $1,371,000 · 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
- New home at 15 Edgewood Dr (Applied)0.21 mi SE
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).
- Demolition at 0 Sylvan Way (Applied)0.47 mi NW
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).
- New home at 10 Holly Ln (Applied)190 ft NW
Active in "Applied" for 14 mo (first record Sep 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
- Demolition at 90 Carson Rd (Issued)0.19 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 4.8 yr (first record Jan 21, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.7 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Brownco Construction And Dev (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Photon Brothers (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Other); Gci Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Greenwood Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); Owner Builder (11 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38850 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Jul 24, 2024 | $1,000 | Install electric car charger at main panel — EV Charging Station |
| B35373 | Other | Issued | Iss. Sep 13, 2023 | $52,800 | (4) tesla powerwall 2 (1) tesla backup gateway 2 |
| B30684 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 11, 2022 | $27,985 | Energy Storage System (3) 15 kW |
| 152406 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jun 16, 2016 | $60,000 | Water Damage Remodel Express |
| 152213 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jun 6, 2016 | $500 |