836 Fawn Dr
San Anselmo 94960 · Sleepy Hollow · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99853, -122.56207
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,045,000 ($1,800,000–$2,290,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$48,724 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Aug 10, 2023).
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)
about 86% 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 High 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
Other (146140): Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,562).
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 (0.32 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:
- 80,804 sq ft (1.86 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 836 FAWN DR
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-1 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-1 (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-1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High 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 (about 86% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 14% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0456F, 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: $1,800,000 – $2,290,000 · 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)0.32 mi NW
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).
- Other (146140) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,562).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 705 Fawn Dr (Applied)0.19 mi NW
In "Applied" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 15, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Feb 17, 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: Hendrickson Pools (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · General repair); Diamond Home Restoration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sunpower (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Solar Electric Maintenance Direct (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174717 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Aug 10, 2023 | $72,000 | Remodel: (E) Home Office To Guest Bedroom & (N) Bathroom |
| B34720 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jul 14, 2023 | $35,040 | INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED PV SYSTEM - 17.52 KW (48 MODULES) WITH (N)200A LOAD CENTER |
| 146143 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Mar 9, 2015 | $7,500 | Lower Ret Wall Under Deck***Ext To 5/9/18 |
| 146142 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Mar 9, 2015 | $15,000 | Upper Ret Wall***Ext To 5/9/18 |
| 146140 | Other | Issued | Iss. Mar 9, 2015 |