70 Drakes Summit Rd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06113, -122.84030
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,664,000 ($1,464,000–$1,864,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 160,562 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$19,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 8, 2019).
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 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$19,586/yr at $1,664,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,632/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:
- 160,562 sq ft (3.69 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 70 DRAKES SUMMIT RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.1 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 160,562 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- 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 06041C0237D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,464,000 – $1,864,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94956) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,730 · 4BR $3,960
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Redhorse Constructors (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rca Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Hope Construction (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Louis Ptak Construction (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17439 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Apr 8, 2019 | $7,000 | Gas line for fire place — New Plumbing Fixture(s) |
| B16843 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 16, 2019 | $5,000 | PANEL CHANGE UPGRADE — Service Upgrade |
| 160552 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jan 16, 2019 | $50,000 | Inter. Rmdl. Ktch, Pwdr Rm & Upstairs Bath T.D. 12/18/18 |