9866 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Olema 94950 · Olema · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.04384, -122.78370
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-5 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,418,000 ($1,205,000–$1,631,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$25,677 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jan 2, 2025).
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 9787 State Route (0.38 mi S, 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 (~$16,757/yr at $1,418,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,396/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:
- 42,819 sq ft (0.98 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 9866 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-ARP-5 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-ARP-5 (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-5 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-5 (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 06041C0241D, 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: $1,205,000 – $1,631,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94950) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,730 · 4BR $3,960
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 7 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Additions & renovations1 permit
- Building systems5 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Demolition at 9787 State Route (Applied)0.38 mi S
In "Applied" for 5 yr (since Dec 1, 2021), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
- Demolition at 9775 State Route (Applied)0.4 mi S
In "Applied" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 9, 2024), exceeding the 55d median and 261d 90th percentile for demolition permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=130).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solarcraft Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Safe And Warm Chimney Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bic Construction (2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Diamond Engineering Services Dba Des Builders (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40694 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 2, 2025 | $33,000 | (NEW) 27.0 KWH BATTERY STORAGE ADDED TO EXISTING PV SYSTEM |
| B27096 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 21, 2021 | $31,725 | (N) FLUSH MOUNTED 7.98 kW PV SYSTEM W/ GRID TIED MICROINVERTERS, (N) MAIN SERVICE PANEL |
| B26864 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 1, 2021 | $27,700 | Prepare existing surface to receive new roof. Apply 1 1/2 SPF with Silicone Coating. — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspec… |
| 152826 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 27, 2016 | $6,900 | Replace Wood Fireplace With Gas Insert And New 1/2 Gas Line From 3/4 Supply Line |