7 Mesa Rd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07900, -122.80842
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 $1,995,000 ($1,756,000–$2,234,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$188,430 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (11 total permits, latest Aug 16, 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: New home at 11815 State Route (0.34 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$23,393/yr at $1,995,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,949/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:
- 43,778 sq ft (1.01 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7 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: $1,756,000 – $2,234,000 · 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)0.34 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)0.26 mi W
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)0.26 mi W
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)0.36 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 (3 on parcel, 16 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Tomrose Construction (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Solarcraft Services (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Simpson Sheet Metal (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Mcleran (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39142 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Aug 16, 2024 | $11,875 | ADD NEW HEAT PUMP & COIL TO EXISTING FURNACE — Mechanical Appliance |
| 164310 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 25, 2020 | $1,500 | Main Panel Upgrade |
| 164309 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 25, 2020 | $41,582 | Rooftop Solar 2.56 K W; Battery Storage - Express |
| 158065 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Mar 28, 2018 | $30,000 | Det Workshop T.D. 1/30/18 |
| 157443 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jan 9, 2018 | $1,000 |