18 Hunter Creek Rd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00969, -122.61278
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 $1,414,000 ($1,244,000–$1,584,000).
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 (+$16,980 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Oct 1, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 59 Baywood Canyon Rd (0.14 mi SW, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$16,711/yr at $1,414,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,393/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:
- 31,015 sq ft (0.71 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 18 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: $1,244,000 – $1,584,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 59 Baywood Canyon Rd (Applied)0.14 mi SW
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: Sun First (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Hettrich Construction (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48595 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $31,770 | ReRoofing |
| 169630 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 14, 2021 | $28,000 | Onsite Energy Storage System - Express |
| 157704 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 15, 2018 | $22,550 | 6.2 Kw P V Roof-Top - Express |