7315 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Lagunitas 94938 · Lagunitas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.01156, -122.70206
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned H1-SGV in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA A flood / CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,105,000 ($972,000–$1,238,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 9, 2017, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, about 4% of the lot of lot)
Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
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: New home (0.43 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$13,158/yr at $1,105,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,096/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:
- 18,600 sq ft (0.43 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 7315 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
H1-SGV — Limited Roadside Business (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned H1-SGV (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned H1-SGV (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned H1-SGV (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 A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 4% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 96% 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: $972,000 – $1,238,000 · 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
- New home (Entitled)0.43 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).
- New home at 5 Charles Ln (Issued)220 ft W
Active in "Issued" for 16.9 yr (first record Dec 31, 2009) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.8 yr.
- Demolition at 138 Rodeo Ave (Issued)0.19 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 12.8 yr (first record Feb 10, 2014) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.8 yr.
- New home at 100 Lagunitas Rd (Issued)0.28 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 10.4 yr (first record Jun 27, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.3 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Solarcity Dba Tesla Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Adc Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Berkeley Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156203 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 9, 2017 | $2,500 | 200amp Main Elec Panel Upgrade |
| 156159 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 3, 2017 | $14,000 | 2 Battery Storage Systems For P V***Expired |
| 149852 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Nov 18, 2015 | $3,000 | 200amp Main Elec Panel Upgrade |
| 149300 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 7, 2015 | $13,215 | Rf Mtd P V Sys 5.98 K W - Expressw/E-Insp |
| 141724 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 27, 2014 | $2,000 |