9940 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Olema 94950 · Olema · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.04308, -122.78593
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-1.2 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,405,000 ($1,194,000–$1,616,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,240 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jan 31, 2018).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (157595): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 9787 State Route (0.33 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 50,094 sq ft (1.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 9940 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-ARP-1.2 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-ARP-1.2 (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-1.2 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-1.2 (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: $1,194,000 – $1,616,000 · 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
- Solar / battery storage (157595) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Demolition at 9787 State Route (Applied)0.33 mi S
In "Applied" for 4.9 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)0.35 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: Firstpv Dba Solarunion (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Contreras Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); 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 (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157595 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jan 31, 2018 | $61,338 | Pv 6.25kw |
| B13985 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 20, 2017 | $34,775 | Reroof — ReRoofing |