155 W Oak Knoll Dr
San Anselmo 94960 · Sleepy Hollow · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00223, -122.58401
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.2 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,803,000 ($1,587,000–$2,019,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,332 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Dec 16, 2022).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 40 De Burgh Dr (0.33 mi N, 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 (~$21,185/yr at $1,803,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,765/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:
- 317,160 sq ft (7.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 155 W OAK KNOLL DR
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.2 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-0.2 (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-0.2 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.2 (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 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: $1,587,000 – $2,019,000 · 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 40 De Burgh Dr (Applied)0.33 mi N
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).
- New home at 71 W Oak Knoll Dr (Applied)330 ft SE
In "Applied" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 1, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- 135 Woodside, Unit A (Entitled)0.32 mi S
In "Entitled" for 8.2 yr (since Sep 7, 2018), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 58 Katrina Ln (Applied)0.49 mi N
In "Applied" for 8.4 yr (since Jun 12, 2018), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Northern Pacific Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Varney Johnson (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (23 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32073 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Dec 16, 2022 | $5,305 | Main Panel Upgrade; Need Meter release and final inspection for Monday, December 19th. — Service Upgrade |
| B30932 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 1, 2022 | $29,980 | Install roof mount solar panels at 10.8 kW and 2 batteries |
| B13286 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 14, 2017 | $32,988 | Tear off and reroof with Class A roof system. — ReRoofing |