6 Peter Behr Dr
San Rafael 94903 · San Rafael · Coordinates: 37.99822, -122.53211
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned P/QP in San Rafael and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,333,000 ($1,133,000–$1,533,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$82,500 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (24 total permits, latest Aug 7, 2026).
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)
about 68% 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: 45 new homes (0.36 mi W, entitled). 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 Rafael
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 Rafael)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$15,780/yr at $1,333,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,315/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:
- 2,271,828 sq ft (52.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 13 PETER BEHR DR; 3501 CIVIC CENTER DR; 6 PETER BEHR DR
Zoning & Land Use
P/QP (San Rafael)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned P/QP (public / institutional): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply. We read P/QP from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned P/QP (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone. We read P/QP from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned P/QP (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone. We read P/QP from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
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 (about 68% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 32% 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: $1,133,000 – $1,533,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
5 active or recent development projects (49 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 148 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 45 new homes (Entitled)0.36 mi W
Active in "Entitled" for 23 mo (first record Dec 16, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 23 mo. High-impact scale (45 housing units across 0 permits).
- 45 new homes (Entitled)0.36 mi W
Active in "Entitled" for 6.8 yr (first record Feb 3, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.8 yr. High-impact scale (45 housing units across 0 permits).
- New commercial building at 10 Ave Of The Flags (Issued)0.3 mi N
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).
- New commercial building at 170 N San Pedro Rd (Issued)0.47 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).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (24 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94437 | Commercial tenant improvement | Applied | App. Aug 7, 2026 | $10,000,000 | Non-Structural Remodel. Replace Chilled Water System; Upgrading Building Slab & Electrical, Structural Modification To C… |
| 93860 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Dec 23, 2025 | $6,300,000 | Site Workt; 3 Storage Trailers; Trash Enclosure; 2 Bathrms - Lease By Agricultural Institute Of Marin (Aim) Center For F… |
| 175872 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Jan 31, 2024 | $375,000 | Ada Compliance Modification: Kitchen Service & Laundry Toilet Rooms, Public Restrooms In Visitor Lobby **County Project*… |
| 175764 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 16, 2024 | $500,000 | Electircal & Mechanical In Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms *County Project* |