70 Overlook Rd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.08089, -122.81675
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 $1,703,000 ($1,499,000–$1,907,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,301 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 30, 2024).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 17 Cypress Rd (adu 17a) (0.27 mi SE, 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 (~$20,035/yr at $1,703,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,670/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:
- 9,975 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 70 OVERLOOK 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 06041C0229E, 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: $1,499,000 – $1,907,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 17 Cypress Rd (adu 17a) (Issued)0.27 mi SE
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 17 Cypress Rd (Issued)0.27 mi SE
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).
- Demolition at 47 Cypress Rd (Issued)0.17 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 31, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 22 Cypress Rd (Issued)0.31 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 12 yr (first record Nov 17, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.6 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Efficient Energy Solutions Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (7 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Paul Frederick Korhummel (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rodoni Construction (2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39646 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 30, 2024 | $21,495 | EES STORAGE SYSTEM, SOLAR EDGE STOR EDGE 7600 INVERTER, SOLAR EDGE BACK UP INTERFACE, SOLAR EDGE 10KWH BATTERY |
| 166072 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 28, 2020 | $18,720 | Pv Solar 6.24kw - Express |
| B23790 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 8, 2020 | $1,000 | New Main Service Panel upgrade — Service Upgrade |
| B23255 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 13, 2020 | $14,060 | Remove existing 20 squares roof down to sheathing. Prepare existing sheathing for new roof. Install GAF Lifetime HD Shin… |