5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Woodacre 94973 · San Geronimo Valley · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.02320, -122.64623
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned ARP-20-SGV in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,146,000 ($1,008,000–$1,284,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$51,973 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (22 total permits, latest Aug 5, 2025).
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
Mixed-use development at 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd: Active in "Issued" for 13.5 yr (first record May 6, 2013) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.6 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$13,629/yr at $1,146,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,136/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:
- 17,992,066 sq ft (413.04 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Exemption - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 5000 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
ARP-20-SGV — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned ARP-20-SGV (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 ARP-20-SGV (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned ARP-20-SGV (agricultural), 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: $1,008,000 – $1,284,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94973) · FY 2026
Studio $2,080 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $3,020 · 3BR $3,860 · 4BR $4,000
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Mixed-use development at 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 13.5 yr (first record May 6, 2013) with no new permit activity recorded in 12.6 yr.
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (170835) (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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Camello (18 on parcel, 18 in ½ mi · New single-family home); C Overaa And (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Solarcraft Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Overaa C And (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (22 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179800 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Aug 5, 2025 | $870,000 | Construct Buddhist Themed Public Art Piece - Stupa |
| 170835 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Mar 10, 2022 | $380,938 | 2 Standby Generators |
| 168592 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Jun 23, 2021 | $86,621 | Restroom Addition To Council House;Deck |
| 142617 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. May 15, 2014 | $438,000 |