32 Salinas Ave
San Anselmo 94960 · San Anselmo · Coordinates: 37.98827, -122.56518
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in San Anselmo with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,783,000 ($1,516,000–$2,050,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 9,888 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: San Anselmo zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,480 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jan 31, 2025).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
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) (about 51% 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 183 Sacramento Ave A D U 183 A (0.12 mi N, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for San Anselmo
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (San Anselmo)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 9,888 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 32 SALINAS AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single Family Residential (San Anselmo)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 9,888 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) (about 51% 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: $1,516,000 – $2,050,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
6 active or recent development projects (6 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 34 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit (1 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 183 Sacramento Ave A D U 183 A (Issued)0.12 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 9, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,100,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home (Issued)90 ft W
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Mar 23, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.6 yr.
- New home at 140 Sacramento Ave (Issued)480 ft NE
Active in "Issued" for 11.4 yr (first record Jun 11, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 10.1 yr.
- 234 San Francisco Blvd. Unit A (Issued)0.11 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 8 yr (first record Nov 15, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.7 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41079 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 31, 2025 | $12,568 | ESS Installation with Franklin WH A Power2 15kWh ESS Unit in Partial Home Backup Configuration |
| B40008 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Oct 30, 2024 | $1,400 | Install 60a circuit for 48a wall box car charger, located in garage — EV Charging Station; With Electronic Inspection |
| 153096 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Aug 30, 2016 | $4,250 | Repl Air Conditioning |
| 151847 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 4, 2016 | $17,000 | P V Sys 3.6 K W - Express |