39 Manor View
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00712, -122.59204
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 $1,351,000 ($1,189,000–$1,513,000).
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 9,583 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$49,770 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Windows / doors / siding (176214): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,476).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 40 De Burgh Dr (0.42 mi E, applied). 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:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 39 MANOR VIEW
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 9,583 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: $1,189,000 – $1,513,000 · 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 at 40 De Burgh Dr (Applied)0.42 mi E
In "Applied" for 9.3 yr (since Jul 31, 2017), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,800,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Windows / doors / siding (176214) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,476).
- New commercial building at 1317 Butterfield Rd (Applied)0.45 mi NE
Active in "Applied" for 10.5 yr (first record May 2, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 10.5 yr. High-impact scale ($2,500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home (Entitled)170 ft SE
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: Remarkable Renovations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Reyes Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Duisenberg Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176214 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Mar 18, 2024 | $15,000 | Demo & Reconstruct (E) Rear Decks And Stairs; Modify Window & Door |
| B29108 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 16, 2022 | $74,954 | (N) FLUSH MOUNTED 10.73 kW PV SYSTEM WITH (N) 30.24 kWh BATTERY STORAGE, GRID TIED MICROINVERTERS, (N) MAIN SERVICE PANE… |
| 170520 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jan 31, 2022 | $75,000 | Remodel Kitchen & Baths; Vault Ceilings; L E D Lighting; Replace 1 Window M C F D |
| B27685 | Other | Issued | Iss. Nov 8, 2021 | $20,000 | Replacement of electronic TRANE heat-pump. — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 142039 | Roof replacement |