200 Sundial Rd
Sausalito 94965 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.85102, -122.49845
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.05 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,763,000 ($1,499,000–$2,027,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 26, 2015, 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 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 5% 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Baker ADU (0.2 mi E, 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 (~$20,725/yr at $1,763,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,727/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:
- 23,043 sq ft (0.53 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 200 SUNDIAL RD
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.05 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUPossible, with conditions
Zoned RMP-0.05 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone covers about 95% of the lot: cities may limit ADUs here for fire safety and evacuation.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.05 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.05 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 5% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 95% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0526E, 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: $1,499,000 – $2,027,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94965) · FY 2026
Studio $2,720 · 1BR $3,260 · 2BR $3,950 · 3BR $5,050 · 4BR $5,230
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
3 active or recent development projects (3 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 2 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Additions & renovations2 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Baker ADU (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 6.3 yr (since Jul 23, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Entitled)0.45 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 7.9 yr (since Dec 18, 2018), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- Omara & Inman (Entitled)0.49 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 17, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home (Issued)0.49 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 1, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Westower Communications (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148584 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 26, 2015 | $100,000 | Grnd Mtd P V Sys 24 K W Commercial |
| 145097 | Other | Issued | Iss. Dec 2, 2014 | $10,000 | Remove Cabinets Conduits &Cables, Metro Pcs |