745 Pt San Pedro Rd
San Rafael 94901 · Bayside Acres · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.97639, -122.47967
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B4 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,806,000 ($1,589,000–$2,023,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 33,977 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$93,654 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Mar 3, 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 (Local Responsibility Area) (about 2% 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 14 new homes (0.3 mi SW, entitled). 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 (~$21,219/yr at $1,806,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,768/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:
- 33,977 sq ft (0.78 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 745 PT SAN PEDRO RD
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B4 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B4 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B4, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B4, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 33,977 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 (Local Responsibility Area) (about 2% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0476E, 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: $1,589,000 – $2,023,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94901) · FY 2026
Studio $2,150 · 1BR $2,580 · 2BR $3,120 · 3BR $3,990 · 4BR $4,130
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 14 new homes (Entitled)0.3 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 11 mo (since Dec 9, 2025), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (14 housing units, 1 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- New home at 22 Beach Dr (Issued)0.14 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 27, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 771 Pt San Pedro Rd (Applied)0.1 mi E
In "Applied" for 4 yr (since Nov 15, 2022), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home at 726 Pt San Pedro Rd (Issued)320 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 14, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (3 on parcel, 13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (3 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Patriot Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Porter 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).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178752 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Mar 3, 2025 | $48,000 | Remodel Of Lower Level: Add (2) Bedrms, (2) Bathrms, Family Rm, & Laundry Rm |
| B39959 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 28, 2024 | $16,000 | Install 3-ton and 4-ton Fan Coil. — Mechanical Appliance |
| 177823 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 10, 2024 | $135,000 | Remodel Upper Flr; Demo Partition Wall In Storage Rm; Repair & Extend (E) Deck, Add Deck; Service Upgrade; Struc Windows… |
| B38678 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 10, 2024 | $6,500 | Reroofing new asphalt shingles and gutters — ReRoofing |
| B37819 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued |