174 Seadrift Rd
Stinson Beach 94970 · Stinson Beach · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.90539, -122.66000
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSPS-2.9 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA VE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $3,287,000 ($2,893,000–$3,681,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RSPS-2.9 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 13, 2026, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (VE, about 76% of the lot of lot)
Zone VE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 11% 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
New home at 174 Seadrift Rd: Active in "Issued" for 12.9 yr (first record Dec 23, 2013) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.2 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 182 Seadrift Rd (260 ft 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:
- 30,361 sq ft (0.70 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 174 SEADRIFT RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSPS-2.9 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSPS-2.9 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSPS-2.9, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone VE) covers about 76% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSPS-2.9, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 30,361 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone VE) covers about 76% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 11% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 77% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone VE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 76% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 24% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0443E, effective August 15, 2017
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $2,893,000 – $3,681,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94970) · FY 2026
Studio $2,090 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $3,030 · 3BR $3,870 · 4BR $4,010
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 174 Seadrift Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 12.9 yr (first record Dec 23, 2013) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.2 yr.
- New home at 182 Seadrift Rd (Issued)260 ft NW
Active in "Issued" for 5.9 yr (first record Dec 15, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,875,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 196 Seadrift Rd (Issued)0.13 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 9.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,485,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 150 Seadrift Rd (Issued)0.14 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 10.2 yr (first record Sep 6, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.9 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kasten Builders (5 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Richard Avelar And Associates Reconstruction Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Gubbins Building (17 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Peterson Construction And Development (8 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Allen Construction (8 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46179 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Mar 13, 2026 | $1,550,000 | Siding Replacement, ReRoofing, Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |
| 144026 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 8, 2014 | $10,000 | Site Ret Wall |
| 144025 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Sep 8, 2014 | $30,000 | New Swimming Pool T.D. 6/18/14 |
| 144024 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Sep 8, 2014 | $320,000 | New Det. Garage & Guest Bdrm (1 Of 3 Bldgs) T.D. 6/18/14***Extended 9/8/19 |