126 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael 94903 · Santa Venetia · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99786, -122.52650
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,184,000 ($1,042,000–$1,326,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,186 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,680 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 31, 2024).
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) (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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New commercial building at 170 N San Pedro Rd (0.19 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$14,066/yr at $1,184,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,172/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:
- 6,186 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 126 N SAN PEDRO RD
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B1 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 6,186 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) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- 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: $1,042,000 – $1,326,000 · 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)
4 active or recent development projects (3 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 214 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits
- Adds housing (ADU)3 permits (3 units)
- Demolition3 permits
- Additions & renovations19 permits
- Building systems158 permits
- Repairs9 permits
- Other20 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New commercial building at 170 N San Pedro Rd (Issued)0.19 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).
- New commercial building at 10 Ave Of The Flags (Issued)0.49 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)0.15 mi 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 59 San Pablo Ave (Applied)0.18 mi SW
In "Applied" for 23 mo (since Nov 27, 2024), 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: American Window (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Nrg Clean Power (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Peter Levi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Green Tech Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (32 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40687 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 31, 2024 | $13,000 | Remove and replace 9 runs of duct work located in the attic like for like. — Replace Ductwork |
| B24435 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 16, 2020 | $12,180 | RE-ROOF HOUSE. 23 SQUARES OWENS CORNING TRU-DEFINITION SHINGLES AND 6 SQUARES MOD BIT FLAT ROOF. — ReRoofing; With Elect… |
| 165804 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 23, 2020 | $45,721 | Photovoltac & Energy Storage System |
| B13361 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 26, 2017 | $2,900 | Installation of 1 patio door — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |
| B11902 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Feb 23, 2017 | $4,554 | Replace 6 windows — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |