1208 Pierce Point Rd
Inverness 94937 · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.12397, -122.90280
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,463,000 ($1,244,000–$1,682,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 6, 2026, 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)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone D: possible but undetermined flood hazard)
about 17% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone D: possible but undetermined 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 24% 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$17,275/yr at $1,463,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,440/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:
- 231,739 sq ft (5.32 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Rural - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1208 PIERCE POINT RD; 1214 PIERCE POINT RD
Zoning & Land Use
A60 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A60 (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A60 (agricultural), 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 24% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 76% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone D: possible but undetermined flood hazard (about 17% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 83% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0210E, effective August 15, 2017
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,244,000 – $1,682,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94937) · FY 2026
Studio $2,400 · 1BR $2,870 · 2BR $3,480 · 3BR $4,450 · 4BR $4,610
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 1 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Building systems1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Clearview Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); William Paul Majoue (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48242 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 6, 2026 | $4,000 | Service Upgrade |
| B15848 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 4, 2018 | $3,000 | Service upgrade from 100amp to 200amp. — Service Upgrade |
| 149584 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 27, 2015 | $7,320 | Reroof |