30 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael 94903 · San Rafael · Coordinates: 37.99535, -122.52924
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned O in San Rafael and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,393,000 ($1,184,000–$1,602,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 17, 2017, 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)
- ! CAL FIRE Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 57% 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 170 N San Pedro Rd (0.41 mi NE, 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 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 65,340 sq ft (1.50 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 30 N SAN PEDRO RD; 30 N SAN PEDRO RD STE 115; 30 N SAN PEDRO RD STE 140
Zoning & Land Use
O (San Rafael)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned O (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply. We read O 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 O (commercial), not a single-family residential zone. We read O from the zoning code's name; we haven't checked it against San Rafael's code text.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned O (commercial), not a single-family residential zone. We read O 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
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 57% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- 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: $1,184,000 – $1,602,000 · 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 (5 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 135 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New commercial building at 170 N San Pedro Rd (Issued)0.41 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 4.9 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 59 San Pablo Ave (Applied)330 ft NE
Active in "Applied" for 23 mo (first record Nov 27, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 23 mo.
- New commercial building at 3530 Civic Center Dr (Issued)0.2 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 10.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 13 Jefferson Ave (Issued)0.23 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 7.2 yr (first record Sep 10, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79489 | Commercial tenant improvement | Applied | App. Jan 17, 2017 | $30,000 | T I - Reconfig Off Space And Baths, Incl A D A Upgrades***Withdrawn, In City Of San Rafael |