34 Drakes Summit Rd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06182, -122.83574
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 $1,793,000 ($1,578,000–$2,008,000).
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 135,210 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$148,972 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Feb 26, 2026).
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)
about 97% 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 (~$21,070/yr at $1,793,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,756/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:
- 135,210 sq ft (3.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 34 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 135,210 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 (about 97% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 3% 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: $1,578,000 – $2,008,000 · 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: Northern Pacific Power (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Hope Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Louis Ptak Construction (1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Pete Humphrey Carpentry (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46021 | Other | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2026 | $84,074 | — |
| B44374 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 15, 2025 | $1,000 | Main service panel upgrade. — Service Upgrade |
| B41301 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 18, 2025 | $39,287 | Install of a new 10.92kW solar PV system with a new energy storage system. |
| 178604 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Feb 5, 2025 | $45,000 | New Unfinished Utility Space |
| 175398 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Nov 7, 2023 | $487,000 |