6 Calle Del Pradero
Stinson Beach 94970 · Stinson Beach · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89946, -122.64331
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-R2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE very high fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $3,147,000 ($2,769,000–$3,525,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,166 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Nov 21, 2023).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 38% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 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 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (160829): Issued after 14 mo (5.0× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 25 Lincoln Ave (0.18 mi E, 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:
- 12,937 sq ft (0.30 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6 CALLE DEL PRADERO
Zoning & Land Use
C-R2 — Residential Two Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-R2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone covers all of the lot: cities may limit ADUs here for fire safety and evacuation.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned C-R2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential Two Family.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned C-R2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential Two Family.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 38% of the lot); Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 7% of the lot); Zone AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 26% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 23% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 6% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0444E, 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: $2,769,000 – $3,525,000 · 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
- General repair (160829) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 14 mo (5.0× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- General repair (79524) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9.8 yr (43.1× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- New home at 25 Lincoln Ave (Issued)0.18 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 7.3 yr (first record Jul 22, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $969,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Mixed-use development at 3466 State Route 1 & (Issued)0.24 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 6.1 yr (first record Sep 23, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 17 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Owner (1 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Your Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Moore Home Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Boyce Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36193 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Nov 21, 2023 | $3,200 | Adding 2 Solar Panels to existing roof mounted PV system. 0.80 kW. |
| B31044 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Sep 14, 2022 | $9,300 | INSTALL NEW 8 SUPPLY RUNS OF R6 HARD PIPE DUCTWORK — New Ductwork |
| B27258 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 4, 2021 | $3,500 | 200 amp service upgrade — Service Upgrade |
| 167990 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 25, 2021 | $22,572 | 6.84kw Rooftop Photovoltaic |
| 160829 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Feb 25, 2019 | $60,000 |