59 A Oxford Dr
San Rafael 94903 · Santa Venetia · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00784, -122.51618
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A2-B2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,494,000 ($1,315,000–$1,673,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$225,120 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jun 27, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Accessory dwelling unit at 59 Oxford Dr A (aka 59): Active in "Issued" for 4.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.6 yr.
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 16 Crestview Way (0.14 mi NW, 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:
- 17,816 sq ft (0.41 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 59A OXFORD DR; 59 OXFORD DR
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 (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 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: $1,315,000 – $1,673,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 59 Oxford Dr A (aka 59) (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 4.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.6 yr.
- New home at 16 Crestview Way (Issued)0.14 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.5 yr (first record May 20, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $770,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 321 N San Pedro Rd (Applied)0.21 mi W
In "Applied" for 5.8 yr (since Feb 9, 2021), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 106 Mabry Way (Applied)0.3 mi NW
In "Applied" for 3.1 yr (since Sep 28, 2023), 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: Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Aka Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (32 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (22 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38538 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 27, 2024 | $6,700 | Install AC new and Coil — Mechanical Appliance |
| B30788 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 19, 2022 | $1,000 | Replace main service add grounding. — Service Upgrade |
| B30142 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 22, 2022 | $16,900 | (N) FLUSH MOUNTED 4.07 kW PV SYSTEM W/ GRID TIED MICROINVERTERS |
| 171073 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Apr 4, 2022 | $350,000 | Adu M C F D T.D. 1-24-22 |