88 Sidney Ct
San Rafael 94903 · Santa Venetia · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00868, -122.51480
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 $1,275,000 ($1,122,000–$1,428,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 4, 2021, 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 (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 home at 16 Crestview Way (0.2 mi W, 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 (~$15,113/yr at $1,275,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,259/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:
- 18,992 sq ft (0.44 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 88 SIDNEY CT
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: $1,122,000 – $1,428,000 · 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
- New home at 16 Crestview Way (Issued)0.2 mi W
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)0.29 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)0.34 mi W
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 27 Sunny Oaks Dr (aka 29) (Applied)0.35 mi E
In "Applied" for 3.5 yr (since May 2, 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: Bellows Plumbing Heating And Air (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Bay Area Window Pros (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Thompson Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (32 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25055 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 4, 2021 | $2,000 | Complete replacement of existing electric service with new 200Amp electric service. New panel to be installed in existin… |
| B25006 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Mar 1, 2021 | $34,500 | Replace 9 windows and 2 French doors. Same size and location. — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |
| B24704 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 26, 2021 | $11,182 | Install heat Pump to existing system. Trane XR17 4 Ton — Mechanical Appliance |
| B22193 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Feb 28, 2020 | $4,500 | Replacing existing tanked water heater with new tankless water heater in same location as tanked unit in stand up crawl … |
| B22179 |