Marin County
Unknown ADU permit status
When an ADU or secondary unit exists but permit status is unclear and the appraisal scope must follow a defined intended use.
In Marin County, hillside, village, Bay-facing, and West Marin homes each bring their own condition and access realities after a death, and those facts belong in the estate file early. Unknown ADU permit status is one of the condition and occupancy situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
ADUs with unknown permit status show up in many Marin communities; scope must state what is known.
For this Marin County situation, describe the unit, what is known and unknown about permits, and the intended use of the appraisal.
ADU permit uncertainty often pairs with a remodel-or-leave-it decision. James can help with market-side consulting while permit and legal questions stay with counsel and the building department.
James provides independent residential appraisal and, where appropriate, consulting on whether repairs or remodeling before sale make market sense. He does not provide legal, tax, title, permit, or estate-administration advice; those questions stay with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.