12 Van Winkle Dr
San Anselmo 94960 · Sleepy Hollow · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01298, -122.58667
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-BD 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 $1,982,000 ($1,744,000–$2,220,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-BD supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 21,170 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$9,228 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Apr 27, 2026).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Sleepy Hollow
32 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (32.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.4 citywide baseline) (#4 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Sleepy Hollow)
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
Electrical / panel (94183): Pending in review for 7 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
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 99 Garden Rock Rd (0.4 mi NW, 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:
- 21,170 sq ft (0.49 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 12 VAN WINKLE DR
Zoning & Land Use
R1-BD — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-BD (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-BD, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-BD, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 21,170 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: $1,744,000 – $2,220,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94960) · FY 2026
Studio $2,510 · 1BR $3,010 · 2BR $3,640 · 3BR $4,650 · 4BR $4,820
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 99 Garden Rock Rd (Applied)0.4 mi NW
In "Applied" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 11, 2023), 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, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 40 De Burgh Dr (Applied)0.43 mi S
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).
- Electrical / panel (94183) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- New home at 121 Van Tassel Ct (Issued)0.16 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 8.7 yr (first record Feb 21, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 31 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Avila And Wadlington Contractors (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); James Petersen Industries (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); California Roof Savers Of Marin (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Moore Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94183 | Electrical / panel | Applied | App. Apr 27, 2026 | — | Temp Power Pole |
| 181325 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Mar 20, 2026 | $800,000 | Addition, Including Over New Garage; Remodel; Covered Porches |
| B19809 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 9, 2019 | $3,000 | REPLACE EXISTING 200A MAIN SERVICE PANEL AND INSTALL NEW 200A MAIN SERVICE PANEL — Service Upgrade |
| 162242 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 6, 2019 | $28,481 | Pv Solar 8.96 Kw - Express |
| B15219 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 14, 2018 |