2 Mora Ave
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.97343, -122.61452
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,357,000 ($1,194,000–$1,520,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 14,593 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,600 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Aug 7, 2024).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Demolition at 2 Mora Ave: Active in "Issued" for 4.6 yr (first record Apr 26, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.5 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.38 mi 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 14,593 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2 MORA AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R1 — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 14,593 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 (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 06041C0451E, effective March 17, 2014
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,194,000 – $1,520,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94930) · FY 2026
Studio $2,230 · 1BR $2,680 · 2BR $3,240 · 3BR $4,140 · 4BR $4,290
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Demolition at 2 Mora Ave (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 4.6 yr (first record Apr 26, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.5 yr.
- Remodel / interior alteration (172200) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 12 mo (4.4× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- New garage / accessory structure (80585) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9.2 yr (20.6× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- General repair (158698) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo (3.6× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Greener Excavations (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); West Coast Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Smi Demolition (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Demolition); Gatti Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner Builder (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39040 | Other | Issued | Iss. Aug 7, 2024 | $15,000 | Installation of a 26kW natural gas emergency back up generator |
| 172200 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Aug 24, 2022 | — | Full Interior Remod, Convert 2nd Unit To Part Of House; C O U Part Of Garage To Living Space |
| 171429 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. May 16, 2022 | $6,000 | Interior Demo |
| 158698 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jun 7, 2018 | $7,000 | Retaining Walls |