1044 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95792, -122.55019
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 $2,368,000 ($2,084,000–$2,652,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$31,728 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jun 12, 2026).
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 99% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Commercial tenant improvement (90784): Pending in review for 3.8 yr (9.3× the 148d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 148d, 90th pct 443d, n=81).
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 Cedar Ave (0.15 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 11,848 sq ft (0.27 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1044 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 99% 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: $2,084,000 – $2,652,000 · 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
- Commercial tenant improvement (90784) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 3.8 yr (9.3× the 148d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 148d, 90th pct 443d, n=81).
- New home at 7 Cedar Ave (Issued)0.15 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)0.46 mi SE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Elex Solutions (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Westridge Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Firstpv (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Peter Levi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47130 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jun 12, 2026 | $23,000 | Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B44201 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 6, 2025 | $17,000 | Installation of an energy storage system, tying into an existing PV system — New Circuits / Outlets |
| B44074 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 26, 2025 | $19,000 | Install a battery to existing signed off solar system. Add EV charger — New Circuits / Outlets |
| B34934 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 1, 2023 | $18,550 | Remove existing roof. Install with new Lifetime Class A composition shingles. — ReRoofing |
| B34032 | Solar / battery storage | Issued |