7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Lagunitas 94938 · Lagunitas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01293, -122.70165
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned CP-SGV-HOD in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,129,000 ($994,000–$1,264,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 21, 2023, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plumbing / water heater / sewer (148464): Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.35 mi N, 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:
- 55,887 sq ft (1.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7282 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD; 7290 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
CP-SGV-HOD — Planned Commercial (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned CP-SGV-HOD (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned CP-SGV-HOD (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned CP-SGV-HOD (commercial), 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: $994,000 – $1,264,000 · 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
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (148464) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (73809) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 11.6 yr — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=2,211).
- New home (Entitled)0.35 mi N
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).
- Demolition at 138 Rodeo Ave (Issued)0.1 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 12.8 yr (first record Feb 10, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Chasov Electrical Voice And Data (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Construction Connection The (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (7 in ½ mi · Demolition); Gerrit Roze Construction (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35127 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 21, 2023 | $2,500 | Replacement of Zinsco Electrical circuit breaker sub-panels with new sub panels. — Service Upgrade |
| B35126 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 21, 2023 | $2,500 | Replacement of Zinsco electrical circuit breaker sub-panels with new panels. — Service Upgrade |
| 161441 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 7, 2019 | $18,000 | Reroof |
| 148464 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 18, 2015 | $3,800 | Add Sink For Tea Shop; Replc Entry Door With A D A Compliant; New Landing @ Entry 05/05/15 |
| 73809 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Applied |