8 A Dock
Sausalito 94965 · Waldo Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.87438, -122.50399
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RF-BFC in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $1,414,000 ($1,244,000–$1,584,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$48,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 20, 2021).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, all 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (167845): Issued after 10 mo (3.6× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
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 7 Charles Van Damme Dock (490 ft S, 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 (~$16,711/yr at $1,414,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,393/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:
- 566 sq ft (0.01 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Floating Home
- Addresses on lot:
- 8 A DOCK
Zoning & Land Use
RF-BFC — Floating Home Marina (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned RF-BFC (other): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RF-BFC (other), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RF-BFC (other), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0507E, 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: $1,244,000 – $1,584,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Remodel / interior alteration (167845) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo (3.6× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- New home at 7 Charles Van Damme Dock (Issued)490 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 9.3 yr (first record Aug 1, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $110,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 1 D Main Dock (Issued)0.16 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 11.4 yr (first record Jul 7, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $78,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 61 Liberty Dock (Applied)0.18 mi E
In "Applied" for 11.5 yr (since May 6, 2015), 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: Owner Builder (3 on parcel, 52 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); All Phase Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Henry Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Crown Ridge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167845 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Apr 20, 2021 | $35,000 | Adding Bthroom & Deck T.D. 11-17-20 |
| 155413 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 10, 2017 | $7,363 | Heat Pump Ductless Sytem; 2 Fan Coild, Thermostat, Lineset, Condensate Tubint |
| 154102 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Dec 19, 2016 | $100,000 | Rmdl Kit & Ba; Int Stairs; Shearwalls & Stud Replacements T.D. 12/5/16 |
| 149354 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Oct 12, 2015 | $9,998 | Repl 11 Wndws Size For Size - Must Meet Egress Requirements |
| 149292 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Oct 7, 2015 |