7090 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Lagunitas 94938 · Lagunitas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01492, -122.69664
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R1-B3-SGV in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,272,000 ($1,119,000–$1,425,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 77,537 sq ft lot.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$143,392 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Aug 13, 2019).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Accessory dwelling unit at 7090 Sir Francis Drake Blvd: Active in "Issued" for 9.4 yr (first record Jun 14, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.5 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.45 mi NW, entitled). 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:
- 77,537 sq ft (1.78 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7090 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD; 7100 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
R1-B3-SGV — Residential Single Family (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R1-B3-SGV, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 77,537 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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: $1,119,000 – $1,425,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94938) · FY 2026
Studio $2,170 · 1BR $2,610 · 2BR $3,150 · 3BR $4,020 · 4BR $4,200
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7090 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 9.4 yr (first record Jun 14, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.5 yr.
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (161566) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 23 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (161565) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 23 mo (3.5× the 204d median) — slower than 90% of accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 204d, 90th pct 549d, n=298).
- New home (Entitled)0.45 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.1 yr (since Oct 4, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Owner Builder (2 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gomaxxx (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Bright Connections Elec (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Gerrit Roze Construction (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162313 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 13, 2019 | $20,900 | Pv 10.08 Kw Express |
| 161946 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 1, 2019 | $9,000 | Replace Heat Pump Split System; Replace Furnace & Duct Work |
| 161566 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. May 20, 2019 | $5,000 | Plbg For Propane Tank And Elect For Shed - B W O P T.D 4/14/17 |
| 161565 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. May 20, 2019 | $165,000 | Addn & Rmdl Upper Fl; Legalize Lwr Fl As 2nd Unit; Deck T.D. 7/14/17 |