6901 Panoramic Hwy
Stinson Beach 94970 · Stinson Beach · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.89613, -122.63211
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RA-B5 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE very high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $3,287,000 ($2,893,000–$3,681,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 31, 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
- ! 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 Very High 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 6976 Panoramic Hwy (210 ft NE, 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 (~$38,251/yr at $3,287,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$3,188/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:
- 47,393 sq ft (1.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6901 PANORAMIC HWY
Zoning & Land Use
C-RA-B5 — Residential Agriculture (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RA-B5 (single-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-RA-B5 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned C-RA-B5 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High 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 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: $2,893,000 – $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 6976 Panoramic Hwy (Issued)210 ft NE
Active in "Issued" for 10.1 yr (first record Oct 4, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.9 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $850,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 7 new homes (Issued)0.13 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 8.9 yr (first record Jan 1, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.9 yr. High-impact scale (7 housing units across 0 permits).
- Mixed-use development at 3466 State Route 1 & (Issued)0.41 mi NW
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).
- New home at 3265 State Route (Applied)0.24 mi W
In "Applied" for 8.7 yr (since Feb 13, 2018), 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: Peter Levi Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bright Design Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (10 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Gubbins Building (5 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47703 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 31, 2026 | $4,000 | Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B45866 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Feb 13, 2026 | $4,940 | Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B42479 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 21, 2025 | $4,500 | To service the upstairs - replace failed furnace with new furnace - located in an indoor closet — Replace Mechanical App… |
| B36671 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 11, 2024 | $4,000 | New 200A like for like from zinsco to be installed at same location with no added loads — Service Upgrade |
| B24157 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued |