34 Baywood Canyon Rd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00636, -122.61252
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.44 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,397,000 ($1,229,000–$1,565,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.44 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 3, 2024, 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: New commercial building at 3125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (0.46 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 (~$16,516/yr at $1,397,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,376/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:
- 53,622 sq ft (1.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 34 BAYWOOD CANYON RD
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.44 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-0.44 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.44 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.44 (multifamily residential), 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 06041C0288D, 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: $1,229,000 – $1,565,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 19 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Additions & renovations1 permit
- Building systems14 permits
- Repairs1 permit
- Other3 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New commercial building at 3125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)0.46 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 7.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. High-impact scale ($1,302,034 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 59 Baywood Canyon Rd (Applied)0.21 mi NW
In "Applied" for 4 yr (since Oct 26, 2022), 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: Haddon Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Fwh Acquisition (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Midstate Construction (2 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Hettrich Construction (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38266 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 3, 2024 | $31,989 | (1)5TON CONDENSER CHANGEOUT IN BACKYARD. (1)3TON CONDENSER CHANGEOUT IN BACKYARD. (1)100K BTUS FURNACE CHANGEOUT IN GARA… |
| B28676 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Feb 9, 2022 | $2,953 | REMOVE/REPLACE GAS WATER HEATER — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |