8 Washington Ave
San Rafael 94903 · Santa Venetia · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99926, -122.52618
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RA-B1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,174,000 ($1,033,000–$1,315,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RA-B1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 11, 2016, 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)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 170 N San Pedro Rd (0.14 mi E, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$13,951/yr at $1,174,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,163/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:
- 6,447 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 8 WASHINGTON AVE
Zoning & Land Use
RA-B1 — Residential Agriculture (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RA-B1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned RA-B1 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned RA-B1 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0457E, 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: $1,033,000 – $1,315,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94903) · FY 2026
Studio $2,880 · 1BR $3,450 · 2BR $4,180 · 3BR $5,340 · 4BR $5,530
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New commercial building at 170 N San Pedro Rd (Issued)0.14 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 5 yr (first record Dec 1, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.4 yr. High-impact scale ($18,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New commercial building at 10 Ave Of The Flags (Issued)0.45 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Mar 26, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.5 yr. High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 15 Roosevelt Ave (Applied)250 ft N
In "Applied" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 13, 2022), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Demolition at 13 Edward Ave (Applied)0.24 mi NE
In "Applied" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 23, 2023), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Raven Heating And Ac (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Mannys Handyman Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); All Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (36 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151550 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Apr 11, 2016 | $2,700 | Upgr Main Panel From 100 A To 200 A |
| 148051 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 20, 2015 | $3,000 | Add A/C |
| 145323 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 29, 2014 | $7,000 | Install Central Heating System In Upper Level Of House |
| 145193 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Dec 10, 2014 | $15,000 | Struct & Nonstruct Remdl-Express |
| 144824 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Nov 6, 2014 | $7,000 |