50 Mesa Rd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07938, -122.80999
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 $1,827,000 ($1,608,000–$2,046,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$20,240 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Oct 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)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (177695): Issued after 5 mo (1.9× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 148d, n=1,054).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 11815 State Route (0.42 mi SE, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 40,162 sq ft (0.92 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 50 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: $1,608,000 – $2,046,000 · 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)0.42 mi SE
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)0.19 mi SW
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)0.19 mi SW
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)0.4 mi S
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: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 15 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); John Owens Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Jemico (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Korhummel Paul Frederick (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Paul Frederick Korhummel (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48892 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 26, 2026 | $8,100 | Service Upgrade |
| 177695 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2024 | $40,000 | Convert (E) Garage Into (N) Family Room & Remodel |
| B13292 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 15, 2017 | $5,982 | replacing 1 hinged door for a sliding glass door, same size same location — Non-structural Door/Window Replacement |