60 Steven Ct
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00451, -122.59353
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 $1,400,000 ($1,232,000–$1,568,000).
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 19,341 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$28,219 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jan 23, 2026).
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
Solar / battery storage (164119): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
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: New home (0.19 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 19,341 sq ft (0.44 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 60 STEVEN 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 19,341 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: $1,232,000 – $1,568,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (164119) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (84871) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.9 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (80508) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9.3 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- New home (Entitled)0.19 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Simply Solar (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jubilee Building (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Cynosure Building And Cbs Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45441 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 23, 2026 | $35,000 | Remodel of three (3) Bathrooms: Remove existing bathtub, remove existing shower fixtures, demo all tile and sheetrock, r… |
| 164719 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. May 27, 2020 | $16,675 | Generator T.D. 5-18-20 |
| 164119 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 3, 2020 | $9,500 | Pv Solar 1.34 Kw |
| 84871 | Solar / battery storage | Applied | App. Dec 17, 2019 | $9,500 | Backup Battery -Not Going To Be Done - Ll 2/3/20 |
| B14842 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Apr 30, 2018 |