12788 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Inverness 94937 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.09810, -122.85134
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-CP in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,770,000 ($1,558,000–$1,982,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 11, 2022, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 40% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 45% 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)
- ! Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (about 81% of the lot of lot)
Intersects a State-mapped surface fault rupture zone. Adding habitable structures or subdividing typically requires a site-specific geologic fault investigation.
Source: California Geological Survey Alquist-Priolo Zones
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 125 Forres Way (0.44 mi W, 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:
- 56,192 sq ft (1.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 12788 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-CP — Planned Commercial (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-CP (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-CP (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-CP (commercial), 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 45% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 2% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 40% of the lot); Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 58% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 2% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0230E, effective August 15, 2017
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (Inverness quadrangle) (about 81% of the lot)
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,558,000 – $1,982,000 · 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 125 Forres Way (Issued)0.44 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 14, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
- New home at 45 Balmoral Way (Applied)0.45 mi NW
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 92 N Dream Farm Rd (Issued)0.48 mi SE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $977,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Elvin Hernandez (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Avila And Wadlington Contractors (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); North Pacific Builders (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jg Lino Construction (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29424 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. May 11, 2022 | $20,000 | Removing old decking and replacing with new wood. No structural changes. — Siding Replacement |