14200 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Inverness 94937 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.11013, -122.88327
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE very high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,758,000 ($1,547,000–$1,969,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 19, 2018, 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 X: minimal flood hazard)
all 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 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 615 Via De La Vista (280 ft E, 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 (~$20,667/yr at $1,758,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,722/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:
- 22,738 sq ft (0.52 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 14200 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.33 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone covers all of the lot: cities may limit ADUs here for fire safety and evacuation.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State responsibility area) covers all of the lot: SB 9 requires the project to meet the fire hazard mitigation standards.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 22,738 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State responsibility area) covers all of the lot: SB 9 requires the project to meet the fire hazard mitigation standards.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all 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: $1,547,000 – $1,969,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 615 Via De La Vista (Issued)280 ft E
Active in "Issued" for 12 mo (first record Nov 5, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 mo.
- New home at 370 A Via De La Vista (Issued)0.45 mi E
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,110,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rsp Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Jigsaw Construction (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Rodoni Construction (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Plum Builders (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jg Lino Construction (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15735 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 19, 2018 | $80,000 | Reroof Residing Replacement Windows REpair Electrical Repair Plumbing — Replace Circuits / Outlets; Siding Replacement, … |