27 East Pier
Sausalito 94965 · Waldo Point · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.87480, -122.50613
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RF-BFC in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $1,391,000 ($1,224,000–$1,558,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$25,344 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jan 22, 2026).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 74 new homes at 825 Drake Ave (0.45 mi W, 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 (~$16,447/yr at $1,391,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,371/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:
- 27 EAST PIER
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: $1,224,000 – $1,558,000 · 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
- 74 new homes at 825 Drake Ave (Issued)0.45 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 6 yr (first record Nov 30, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. High-impact scale (74 housing units, $8,731,920 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 7 Charles Van Damme Dock (Issued)0.18 mi SE
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)0.24 mi SE
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 20 Issaquah Dock (Issued)0.15 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 4, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $950,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 53 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sausalito Construction (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pump A Turd Plumbing (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Moore Home Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Gramajo Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45590 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 22, 2026 | $39,220 | ADD ON/CUT IN DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP FOUR ZONES 4 TON, 19.3 SEER, 9.1 HSPF. HEAT PUMP-RIGHT SIDE YARD, AIR HANDLE… |
| B38466 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 20, 2024 | $20,000 | remove existing roof and install new class A asphalt shingles roof system — ReRoofing |
| 154371 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jan 19, 2017 | $72,000 | Rmdl @ Upper Floor; Rmv Firepl, Install Exhaust Fan - Express |
| 147707 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jun 25, 2015 | $14,000 | Interior Remodel & Convert Part Of Remodel To Covered Patio Deck T.D. Next In Line 4/238/15 |
| 144894 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |