6 Hunter Creek Rd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00906, -122.61336
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 $1,455,000 ($1,280,000–$1,630,000).
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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$57,750 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Nov 20, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
HVAC / heat pump (70695): Pending in review for 12.5 yr — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,946).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 59 Baywood Canyon Rd (470 ft W, 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:
- 31,145 sq ft (0.71 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6 HUNTER CREEK 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: $1,280,000 – $1,630,000 · 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
- HVAC / heat pump (70695) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 12.5 yr — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,946).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 59 Baywood Canyon Rd (Applied)470 ft W
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: Hettrich Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Henry Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Divine Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44858 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Nov 20, 2025 | $3,500 | Demo old challenger panel board. Update new 1100A solar ready main panel in the same location. — Service Upgrade |
| B39754 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2024 | $14,669 | Replace 12 runs of ductwork in crawlspace — Replace Ductwork |
| 151196 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Mar 15, 2016 | $175,000 | Interior Remod - Express |
| 70695 | HVAC / heat pump | Applied | App. May 6, 2014 | $5,049 | Install A/C |
| 142502 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 6, 2014 |