2402 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.99615, -122.59677
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C1-HOD in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,397,000 ($1,229,000–$1,565,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 25, 2026, 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) (about 31% 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
Electrical / panel (182620): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
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: 54 new homes (0.27 mi NW, 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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 47,872 sq ft (1.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 2402 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD; 2404 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD; 2408 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C1-HOD — Retail Business (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C1-HOD (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C1-HOD (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C1-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) (about 31% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 68% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0451E, effective March 17, 2014
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,229,000 – $1,565,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94930) · FY 2026
Studio $2,230 · 1BR $2,680 · 2BR $3,240 · 3BR $4,140 · 4BR $4,290
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
2 active or recent development projects (2 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 47 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations2 permits
- Building systems31 permits
- Repairs1 permit
- Other12 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 54 new homes (Issued)0.27 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 8 yr (first record Nov 26, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 yr. High-impact scale (54 housing units, 54 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- Electrical / panel (182620) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (75140) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 11.2 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- New home (Issued)0.27 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 5.4 yr (first record Jun 15, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Triamid Construction Of Central California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Mattox Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); First Class Water Heaters (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Owner (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182620 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $5,831 | Install Low Voltage Bulk Co2 Montoring System. Plug And Play System, No Mechanical, No Structural And No Electrical Work… |
| B42483 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. May 21, 2025 | $47,867 | Perform interior re pipe and replace damaged exterior section of main sewer line- • Plastic off the various work areas. … |
| B29932 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Jun 2, 2022 | $8,000 | Reframe 2 ft x 8 ft wall. Install 1 sheet Sheetrock. Install 16 sqft of brick. Install glass window — Non-structural Doo… |
| 161268 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Apr 16, 2019 | $25,000 | Minor Repair - Hold Down |
| 160462 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jan 7, 2019 | $2,250 | Add Grease Trap In Kitchen - Red Boy Pizza T.D. 12/31/18 |
| 75140 | Electrical / panel | Applied | App. Aug 20, 2015 | $375 | Move/ Install Outlets -(1) 110 V,(1) 30 A 220 V T.D. 09/30/15***Expired |