60 Oak Grove Ave
Woodacre 94973 · Woodacre · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00329, -122.63655
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 $1,199,000 ($1,055,000–$1,343,000).
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 16,335 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$32,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Apr 22, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Electrical / panel (91212): Pending in review for 3.4 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,020).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 15 Edgewood Dr (0.14 mi W, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 16,335 sq ft (0.38 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 60 OAK GROVE AVE
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 16,335 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: $1,055,000 – $1,343,000 · 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
- Electrical / panel (91212) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 3.4 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,020).
- New home at 15 Edgewood Dr (Applied)0.14 mi W
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)0.32 mi 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)0.43 mi NW
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: Sun First (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); North Bay Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Jimmy John Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37749 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 22, 2024 | $94,036 | Install (35) roof mounted PV solar modules with (35) micro-inverters, (2) wall mounted batteries and (1) Tesla Gateway |
| B34245 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jun 12, 2023 | $2,950 | Electrical Main Panel upgrade to 200A — Service Upgrade |
| 91212 | Electrical / panel | Applied | App. Jun 12, 2023 | $2,950 | M P U |
| B33313 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 5, 2023 | $94,036 | Install (35) roof mounted PV solar modules with (35) micro-inverters, (2) batteries and (1) Gateway |
| 150533 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jan 27, 2016 |