615 Pt Gallinas Rd
San Rafael 94903 · Santa Venetia · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01490, -122.50779
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2-B2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,231,000 ($1,083,000–$1,379,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 11, 2022, 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 89% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Other (170629): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 35 Pt Gallinas Rd (120 ft SE, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 11,761 sq ft (0.27 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 615 PT GALLINAS RD
Zoning & Land Use
A2-B2 — Agriculture Limited (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A2-B2 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A2-B2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A2-B2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 89% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0294E, 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: $1,083,000 – $1,379,000 · 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
- Other (170629) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- New home at 35 Pt Gallinas Rd (Issued)120 ft SE
Active in "Issued" for 9.5 yr (first record May 24, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,367,450 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Demolition at 1145 Adrian Way (Applied)0.19 mi SW
In "Applied" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 2, 2021), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 835 Rosal Way (Applied)0.3 mi W
In "Applied" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 11, 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: Clough Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Gutierrez Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Reyff Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170629 | Other | Issued | Iss. Feb 11, 2022 | $37,425 | Replace Deck; Replace Privacy Screen (No Permit Needed For Screen) |
| B26407 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 26, 2021 | $3,280 | Remove a 100 Amp Panel and Replace with a 125 Amp Panel. — Service Upgrade |
| B24403 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Dec 14, 2020 | $3,200 | Replace failed combi boiler with new Navien NCB240E Combi Boiler — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| 152127 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. May 25, 2016 | $8,100 | Reroof |