100 Mesa Rd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07772, -122.81187
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-1 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,744,000 ($1,535,000–$1,953,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 1, 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 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 Moderate 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 11815 State Route (0.47 mi E, applied). 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 (~$20,506/yr at $1,744,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,709/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:
- 15,420 sq ft (0.35 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 100 MESA RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-ARP-1 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-ARP-1 (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 C-ARP-1 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-1 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate 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 06041C0233D, 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: $1,535,000 – $1,953,000 · 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
- New home at 11815 State Route (Applied)0.47 mi E
In "Applied" for 6 yr (since Nov 17, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $780,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 17 Cypress Rd (Issued)390 ft NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 15, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 21 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,075,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 17 Cypress Rd (adu 17a) (Issued)430 ft NW
Active in "Issued" for 23 mo (first record Dec 2, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 21 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $760,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 50 Knob Hill Rd (Issued)0.33 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 4.1 yr (first record Oct 17, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,100,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Capstone Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Adams Refrigeration Service A California Corpo (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Owner Builder (13 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Korhummel Paul Frederick (5 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46046 | Other | Issued | Iss. Mar 1, 2026 | $10,000 | Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B45423 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 12, 2026 | $16,500 | Replace furnace and ducting, a like in kind. in same location — New Ductwork, Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 145250 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 17, 2014 | $11,800 | Reroof |