630 Horseshoe Hill Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.93634, -122.70205
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-5 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,968,000 ($1,732,000–$2,204,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 14, 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
- ! 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)
- ! Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (all of the lot of lot)
Intersects a State-mapped surface fault rupture zone. Adding habitable structures or subdividing typically requires a site-specific geologic fault investigation.
Source: California Geological Survey Alquist-Priolo Zones
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (81192): Pending in review for 8.9 yr (39.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 232,523 sq ft (5.34 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 630 HORSESHOE HILL RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-ARP-5 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-ARP-5 (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 C-ARP-5 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-5 (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 06041C0440E, effective August 15, 2017
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (Bolinas quadrangle) (all of the lot)
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,732,000 – $2,204,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94924) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,510 · 2BR $2,990 · 3BR $3,730 · 4BR $3,960
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
0 active or recent development projects and 7 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Additions & renovations2 permits
- Building systems4 permits
- Repairs1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- General repair (81192) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.9 yr (39.2× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Riverwood Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Bracelin (1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81192 | General repair | Applied | App. Dec 14, 2017 | $24,000 | Driveway Ret Wall ***Expired |