12155 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Point Reyes Station 94956 · Inverness · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.06272, -122.82052
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,832,000 ($1,612,000–$2,052,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RSP-0.33 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 19, 2019, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 29% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (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 High 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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 90 Blackberry Way (0.27 mi W, 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 (~$21,518/yr at $1,832,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,793/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:
- 27,661 sq ft (0.64 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 12155 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD; 12165 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-RSP-0.33 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RSP-0.33 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 29% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned C-RSP-0.33, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 27,661 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone AE) covers about 29% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 29% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 3% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 68% 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: $1,612,000 – $2,052,000 · 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 90 Blackberry Way (Issued)0.27 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 14, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $825,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 141 Silver Hills Rd (aka 145) (Issued)0.39 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 21, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.9 yr.
- Demolition at 100 Balboa Ave (Issued)0.41 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Aguilar Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Kyle Gleason And Sons (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Calmell Builders (1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); John Fechter Construction (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19606 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 19, 2019 | $9,800 | Overlay — ReRoofing |
| B19605 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 19, 2019 | $7,450 | Overlay — ReRoofing |