75 Laura Ln
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00005, -122.59201
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,293,000 ($1,138,000–$1,448,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 8,407 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Mar 18, 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 Moderate 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: 54 new homes (0.45 mi W, 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 (~$15,320/yr at $1,293,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,277/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:
- 8,407 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 75 LAURA LN
Zoning & Land Use
R1 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 8,407 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
- Moderate 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 06041C0289D, 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: $1,138,000 – $1,448,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94930) · FY 2026
Studio $2,230 · 1BR $2,680 · 2BR $3,240 · 3BR $4,140 · 4BR $4,290
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 54 new homes (Issued)0.45 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 8 yr (first record Nov 26, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 yr. High-impact scale (54 housing units, 54 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.46 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 9, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home at 71 W Oak Knoll Dr (Applied)0.48 mi E
In "Applied" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 1, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- 135 Woodside, Unit A (Entitled)0.49 mi E
In "Entitled" for 8.2 yr (since Sep 7, 2018), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Pac Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Full Coverage (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Home Depot The (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Susannah Barley (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37155 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 18, 2024 | $100 | Install a remote controlled kill switch to enable some circuits to be turned off. — Service Upgrade |
| B36081 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Nov 8, 2023 | $9,251 | Replace water heater with 65 gallon heat pump water heater. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| 152116 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 25, 2016 | $14,300 | P V Sys 3.92 K W - Express, E-Insp |
| 149341 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 8, 2015 | $14,000 | Reroof |
| 144237 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 23, 2014 |