56 Laura Ln
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99956, -122.59266
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 $1,274,000 ($1,121,000–$1,427,000).
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 7,318 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 14, 2020, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 54 new homes (0.41 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 (~$15,101/yr at $1,274,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,258/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:
- 7,318 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 56 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 7,318 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 06041C0452E, effective March 17, 2014
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,121,000 – $1,427,000 · 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)0.41 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 (Issued)0.45 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 14 mo (first record Sep 18, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
- Victory Village Senior Housing (Finaled / completed)0.41 mi W
High-impact scale (54 housing units, 54 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- New home (Finaled / completed)0.46 mi SE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Morris Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Colemere Construction (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Summit Professional Builders (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22088 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Feb 14, 2020 | $16,250 | Remove and replace fiberglass shingle roof. — ReRoofing |