1 Cole Dr
Sausalito 94965 · Marin City · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.86898, -122.50814
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-13 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,698,000 ($1,494,000–$1,902,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-13 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$179,209 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (50 total permits, latest Jul 14, 2026).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Marin City
21 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (40.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.3 citywide baseline) (#14 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Marin City)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
about 94% 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 49% 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
Windows / doors / siding (169956): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,477).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1 D Main Dock (0.33 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:
- 1,272,954 sq ft (29.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 101 DRAKE AVE; 103 DRAKE AVE; 105 DRAKE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-13 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-13 (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.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned RMP-13 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-13 (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 49% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 31% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 12% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 94% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 6% 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: $1,494,000 – $1,902,000 · 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
- Windows / doors / siding (169956) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=1,477).
- Remodel / interior alteration (89197) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 5 yr (22.0× 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 1 D Main Dock (Issued)0.33 mi NE
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 7 Charles Van Damme Dock (Issued)0.38 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (14 on parcel, 45 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bellows Plumbing Heating And Air (10 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Demakas Plumbing And Heating (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Restoration Management (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Miette (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (50 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47486 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 14, 2026 | $18,464 | Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B47446 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 9, 2026 | $1,000 | New Circuits / Outlets |
| 94372 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Jul 8, 2026 | $86,308,391 | G V (14 Residential 1 Office Bldgs) (N) Underground Utilities. Upgrading Ada Access. Replacement Of Roof, Siding, Doors,… |
| 94371 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Jul 8, 2026 | $86,308,391 | G V (14 Residential 1 Office Bldgs) (N) Underground Utilities. Upgrading Ada Access. Replacement Of Roof, Siding, Doors,… |
| 94370 |