11240 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Pt. Reyes Station · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06492, -122.80796
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RA-B3 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,908,000 ($1,679,000–$2,137,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RA-B3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$101,200 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Oct 9, 2024).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, all of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
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)
- ! Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (all of the lot of lot)
Intersects a State-mapped surface fault rupture zone. Adding habitable structures or subdividing typically requires a site-specific geologic fault investigation.
Source: California Geological Survey Alquist-Priolo Zones
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5 new homes at 11401 State Route (0.3 mi N, 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:
- 62,204 sq ft (1.43 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 11240 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-RA-B3 — Residential Agriculture (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RA-B3 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned C-RA-B3 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned C-RA-B3 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
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 AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0233D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (Inverness quadrangle) (all of the lot)
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,679,000 – $2,137,000 · 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)0.3 mi N
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).
- New home at 147 Mesa Rd (Issued)0.26 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 9.9 yr (first record Dec 12, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $795,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Demolition at 11285 State Rte (Issued)0.23 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Aug 24, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.1 yr.
- New commercial building at 100 6th St (Issued)0.29 mi N
High-impact scale ($2,416,387 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner Builder (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Jessica Prichard (6 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Midstate Construction (9 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Lunny Grading And Paving (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); 24 Seven Construction (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177803 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2024 | $200,000 | Remodel: Kitchen & M Bath; Remove & Replace Windows; Relocate Washer & Dryer; Deck & Stairs |
| B39015 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 7, 2024 | $3,000 | Move existing propane tank to southwest corner of property. Run electrical along same line to power existing garage. — N… |
| B38345 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 11, 2024 | $7,000 | Reroof the main house. Approx 400. — ReRoofing |
| B38273 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 4, 2024 | $5,000 | Reroof detached garage. Approx 600 sqft — ReRoofing |
| B38233 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued |