2 Cynthia Ct
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00008, -122.59361
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 $1,312,000 ($1,155,000–$1,469,000).
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 8,059 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$28,264 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 10, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New garage / accessory structure (84778): Pending in review for 6.9 yr (15.4× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 54 new homes (0.37 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 8,059 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2 CYNTHIA CT
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 8,059 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: $1,155,000 – $1,469,000 · 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)0.37 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 garage / accessory structure (84778) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.9 yr (15.4× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- New home (Entitled)0.47 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).
- Victory Village Senior Housing (Finaled / completed)0.37 mi W
High-impact scale (54 housing units, 54 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Semper Solaris Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Jc Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Lightning Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37614 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Apr 10, 2024 | $42,160 | (5.85) KW DC RATED PV ARRAY, ·(13.5) KWH RATED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, ·(15) CANADIAN SOLAR CS6R-390MS-HL (BLK) SOLAR MOD… |
| B36932 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Feb 6, 2024 | $24,980 | Tear off and reroof with 30-year shingle class A GAF TIMBERLINE HDZ, and synthetic felt underlayment. — ReRoofing |
| 165332 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Aug 4, 2020 | $28,000 | Kitchen Remodel |
| 163849 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Jan 8, 2020 | $10,000 | Enclose Niche To Make 3 Seasons Uncond Room T.D. 12/30/19 |
| 84778 | New garage / accessory structure |