2000 Bayhills Dr
San Rafael 94903 · Santa Venetia · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99939, -122.50517
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,185,000 ($1,043,000–$1,327,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 20, 2025).
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$14,078/yr at $1,185,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,173/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:
- 333,321 sq ft (7.65 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2000 BAYHILLS DR
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.1 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential), 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: $1,043,000 – $1,327,000 · 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
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Haddon Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jazz Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Green Bay Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42462 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 20, 2025 | $50,500 | NEW FLUSH MOUNTED PV SYSTEM (9.030 KW) WITH NEW BATTERY STORAGE (27.0 KWH), GRID TIED HYBRID INVERTER TO EXISTING MAIN S… |
| B40037 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Nov 1, 2024 | $21,677 | Replace Furnace, Evap Coil and Condenser- like for like — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B39012 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Aug 29, 2024 | $21,677 | mini ductless split changeout with air handler, and furnace 85k buts — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B39216 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 22, 2024 | $12,000 | Bathroom Remodel; Electrical: Run a dedicated line for the new exhaust fan. *run the new dedicated line under floor all … |