70 Steven Ct
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00473, -122.59349
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,405,000 ($1,236,000–$1,574,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,680 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Feb 18, 2025).
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.17 mi NE, entitled). 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 (~$16,608/yr at $1,405,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,384/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:
- 30,928 sq ft (0.71 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 70 STEVEN CT
Zoning & Land Use
A2 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A2 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
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: $1,236,000 – $1,574,000 · 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
- New home (Entitled)0.17 mi NE
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).
- Demolition at 58 Katrina Ln (Applied)0.5 mi NE
In "Applied" for 8.4 yr (since Jun 12, 2018), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- New home (Issued)0.21 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 5.8 yr (first record Jan 29, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.8 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 26 Tappan Rd (aka 28) (Issued)0.5 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.3 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Richard Heath And Associates (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tg Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner (9 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Colemere Construction (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41284 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 18, 2025 | $15,000 | New energy storage system on main dwelling. one new Tesla Powerwall+ 5kW, 13.5kWH battery, one new Tesla Backup Switch a… |
| B33022 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 17, 2023 | $1,800 | change the current 100 amp meter main into a 200 amp meter main. — Service Upgrade |