1036 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95757, -122.54982
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned OP in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (local responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,469,000 ($2,173,000–$2,765,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 29, 2025, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Kentfield
104 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (41.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.4 citywide baseline) (#7 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Kentfield)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local 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 Mar 24, 2025)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 7 Cedar Ave (0.14 mi SW, 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 (~$28,844/yr at $2,469,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,404/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:
- 27,922 sq ft (0.64 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1036 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
OP — Planned Office (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned OP (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned OP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned OP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (Local Responsibility Area) (about 49% of the lot, map Mar 24, 2025)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0458F, 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: $2,173,000 – $2,765,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94904) · FY 2026
Studio $2,260 · 1BR $2,710 · 2BR $3,280 · 3BR $4,190 · 4BR $4,340
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 7 Cedar Ave (Issued)0.14 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 7.7 yr (first record Mar 14, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.5 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,217,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 66 Hanken Dr (adu 66a) (Issued)0.16 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 3.1 yr (first record Sep 29, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 105 Oak Ave (Issued)0.43 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 15, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $965,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 22 Maple Ave (Applied)0.16 mi E
In "Applied" for 5.9 yr (since Jan 4, 2021), 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: Northgate Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); G Miles (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Valley Comfort Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Lost Boys Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Owner (35 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179957 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Aug 29, 2025 | $8,000 | Minor Repair Of (E) Catwalk On Upper Level On Wood Framed Office Building (Structure Unsafe) |
| B41407 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2025 | $15,000 | Replace all electical wiring that was damaged in crawl space under unit #9. Replace existing Zinsco sub panel with new e… |
| B34447 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 27, 2023 | $90,000 | RE-ROOF — ReRoofing |
| B24690 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 25, 2021 | $12,175 | REPLACE DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT IN SAME LOCATION SEER 14 — Replace Mechanical Appliance |