324 Mesa Rd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.07276, -122.81256
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 $1,905,000 ($1,676,000–$2,134,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$98,540 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (11 total permits, latest May 15, 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)
about 44% 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
Other (155140): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
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: 5 new homes at 11401 State Route (0.4 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:
- 44,257 sq ft (1.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 324 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 (about 44% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 56% 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: $1,676,000 – $2,134,000 · 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
- 5 new homes at 11401 State Route (Applied)0.4 mi SE
In "Applied" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 10, 2024), exceeding the 292d median and 313d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=21). High-impact scale (5 housing units, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Other (155140) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,560).
- New home at 350 Mesa Rd (Issued)360 ft SE
Active in "Issued" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 21, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,370,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 50 Knob Hill Rd (Issued)0.23 mi E
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 (2 on parcel, 19 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Owner (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); John Owens Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); North Cal Restoration And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38049 | Other | Issued | Iss. May 15, 2024 | $25,000 | Remodel master bathroom. |
| B35047 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Aug 13, 2023 | $1,500 | Install new Chargepoint home vehicle charger. — EV Charging Station |
| B34714 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 13, 2023 | $23,788 | Install new mini-split heat pump system. — Mechanical Appliance |
| B30153 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 22, 2022 | $69,450 | (N) FLUSH MOUNTED 19.24 kW PV SYSTEM W/ GRID TIED MICROINVERTERS |
| B22562 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 12, 2020 | $6,913 |