6910 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Forest Knolls 94933 · Forest Knolls · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01554, -122.68928
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned VCR-SGV in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $904,000 ($796,000–$1,012,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone VCR-SGV allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 4, 2024, 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
- ! 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 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 2 Juarez Ave (420 ft S, 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 (~$10,846/yr at $904,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$904/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:
- 7,667 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 6910 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
VCR-SGV — Village Commercial Residential (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned VCR-SGV (mixed use): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned VCR-SGV (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned VCR-SGV (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0275D, 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: $796,000 – $1,012,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94933) · FY 2026
Studio $2,870 · 1BR $3,440 · 2BR $4,160 · 3BR $5,310 · 4BR $5,510
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Demolition at 2 Juarez Ave (Issued)420 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 9.9 yr (first record Dec 28, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.9 yr.
- Demolition at 6956 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)0.11 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.7 yr.
- New home at 42 Juarez Ave (Issued)0.12 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 10.2 yr (first record Aug 31, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 9.7 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 103 Juarez Ave (Issued)0.16 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Aug 24, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.1 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: The R And D Lab (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); North HVAC Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Design Build Alliance (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Owner Builder (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Owner (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40418 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 4, 2024 | $24,941 | Tear off and install 2356 sq ft, class A asphalt shingle. — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection |
| B34204 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 7, 2023 | $17,000 | Zoned heat pump installation — Mechanical Appliance |
| 143607 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Aug 5, 2014 | $12,000 | Replace Siding, Deck Boards, Facia Board @ Roof Eaves - Fire Repairs ***Ext To 8/5/16 |