230 Oak Crest Rd
San Anselmo 94960 · Sleepy Hollow · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99752, -122.56891
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,928,000 ($1,697,000–$2,159,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$38,250 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 8, 2021).
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
General repair (89288): Pending in review for 4.9 yr (21.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 666 Fawn Dr (0.29 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 11,848 sq ft (0.27 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 230 OAK CREST RD; 232 OAK CREST RD
Zoning & Land Use
A2 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A2 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A2 (agricultural), 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 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: $1,697,000 – $2,159,000 · 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)0.29 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).
- General repair (89288) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.9 yr (21.7× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- Pool / spa (87934) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 5.6 yr (15.0× the 136d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 136d, 90th pct 393d, n=162).
- New home at 116 Holstein Rd (Issued)0.17 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Robert Simkins General Contractor (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner Builder (16 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)); Schalich Brothers Construction (3 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89288 | General repair | Applied | App. Dec 8, 2021 | $75,000 | Retaining Wall Related To #87934 |
| 87934 | Pool / spa | Applied | App. Apr 9, 2021 | $200,000 | In-Ground Pool & Retaining Wall |
| 159643 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2018 | $10,000 | New Carport/Car Deck T.D. 8/7/18 |
| 159075 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Jul 18, 2018 | $75,000 | Remodel, Legalize Adu Is 232 Oak Crest |