44 El Pavo Real Cir
San Rafael 94903 · San Rafael · Coordinates: 38.00042, -122.55215
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R7.5 in San Rafael with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,273,000 ($1,082,000–$1,464,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R7.5 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,536 sq ft lot.
Source: San Rafael zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 17, 2014, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1422 new homes (0.45 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)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for San Rafael
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (San Rafael)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$15,090/yr at $1,273,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,257/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:
- 7,536 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 44 EL PAVO REAL CIR
Zoning & Land Use
R7.5 (San Rafael)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R7.5 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. We read R7.5 from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R7.5, a single-family residential zone. We read R7.5 from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R7.5, a single-family residential zone. We read R7.5 from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text. The lot is 7,536 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
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0293E, effective March 16, 2016
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,082,000 – $1,464,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94903) · FY 2026
Studio $2,880 · 1BR $3,450 · 2BR $4,180 · 3BR $5,340 · 4BR $5,530
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
3 active or recent development projects (1,424 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 1 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 1422 new homes (Entitled)0.45 mi NE
Active in "Entitled" for 23 mo (first record Dec 16, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 23 mo. High-impact scale (1,422 housing units, 143 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- New home (Issued)0.33 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 4.1 yr (first record Oct 11, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.1 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.36 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 4.7 yr (first record Feb 14, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.7 yr.
- New home (Entitled)0.36 mi W
Active in "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (first record Feb 17, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.7 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145257 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 17, 2014 | $32,000 | Watr Htr, Furnace, Attic Insulation, Rplc Wiindows ***Expired |
| 144971 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Nov 19, 2014 | $1,200 | Gas Line -Mtr To Stove To Fplc |