106 Oak Crest Rd
San Anselmo 94960 · Sleepy Hollow · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99937, -122.56893
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 $1,920,000 ($1,690,000–$2,150,000).
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 14,680 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 14, 2025, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Sleepy Hollow
32 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (32.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 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 666 Fawn Dr (0.18 mi NE, 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 (~$22,530/yr at $1,920,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,878/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:
- 14,680 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 106 OAK CREST RD
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 14,680 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 06041C0452E, effective March 17, 2014
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,690,000 – $2,150,000 · 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 666 Fawn Dr (Applied)0.18 mi NE
In "Applied" for 7.5 yr (since Apr 29, 2019), 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, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 116 Holstein Rd (Issued)0.24 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 12.9 yr (first record Dec 24, 2013) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 830 Butterfield Rd (Issued)0.4 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 8.3 yr (first record Aug 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.6 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,097,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 178 Deer Hollow Rd (Applied)220 ft W
In "Applied" for 5.5 yr (since May 18, 2021), 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: Above And Beyond Roofing And Tear Off Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Several Seasons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Owner Builder (21 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Don J Birch Construction (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41990 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 14, 2025 | $30,000 | This roofing project involves the installation of DensDeck followed by a new TPO membrane system. The scope includes ass… |
| 146030 | Other | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2015 | $10,500 | Replace (E) Deck T.D. 2/18/15 |