Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · APN 188-170-54 · Unincorporated Marin
Zoned C-ARP-10 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,015,000 ($1,773,000–$2,257,000).
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Aug 24, 2022).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
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)
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)
Automated synthesis of indexed municipal, county, state, and federal public records — informational context only, not a formal appraisal, survey, or legal/tax determination.
Since November 2024 within ½ mile: 1 demolition.
1 projects with a record in this window, grouped by us from permits and State housing reports. Units are as proposed on each project's latest record and counted at its current stage.
4 permits within ½ mile since November 2024
The map shows new construction, ADUs, demolitions, additions, and renovations. Routine systems work (roofs, HVAC, water heaters) is counted but not mapped. Unit counts are as stated on permits.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: permits located by parcel, ½ mile radius · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
$2,015,000
Benchmark range: $1,773,000 – $2,257,000
Mixed-use development at 276 Mesa Rd: Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.2 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 15 Schipper Ln (0.25 mi N, applied). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Public-records benchmark estimate combining Zillow Home Value Index (Data provided by Zillow), Census ACS 5-year estimates, parcel land-use/lot characteristics, and issued building permits. Not an official appraisal.
No ADU or new-home permits recorded within ¼ mile in this window.
Permit counts, by the date issued (or applied, if not yet issued). Lot splits are planning cases, which we don't have.
We read public zoning and hazard maps against state law (ADUs: Gov. Code 66314; SB 9: Gov. Code 65852.21 and 66411.7). Local rules, title, tenancy history and site conditions can change the answer. Check with Unincorporated Marin's planning department before relying on it.
Sources: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Zoning (11 cities and unincorporated Marin) (retrieved Nov 13, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area (effective 2024-04-01) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area (map dated 2025-03-24) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — flood hazard zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — FIRM panels (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · California Geological Survey, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · Zoning classes: our classification of C-ARP-10 as agricultural, checked against the zone description on Oct 24, 2026
Chronological history of building permit applications and issuances, snapshot-dated status changes, State housing entitlements, surrounding development within ½ mile, and area home-value trends.
Permit issued and active for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2020), with no completion or new permit record in 4.2 yr. · 1 unit · $5,000 declared valuation
In "Applied" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 28, 2022), with no new permit record in 3.9 yr. · 1 unit · $26,000 declared valuation
Latest published Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) update
Changed from $1,796,016 in September 2025 to $1,954,560 in September 2026.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94924 (not a parcel appraisal)
160 Mesa Rd · $168,372 valuation
Records span May 21, 2025 to Aug 6, 2026 (2 permits).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) & HCD APR (grouped project within ½ mile)
Annual ZIP 94924 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $2,016,418 in September 2024 to $1,796,016 in September 2025.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94924 (not a parcel appraisal)
Annual ZIP 94924 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $2,068,626 in September 2023 to $2,016,418 in September 2024.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94924 (not a parcel appraisal)
Annual ZIP 94924 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $2,113,031 in September 2022 to $2,068,626 in September 2023.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94924 (not a parcel appraisal)
15 Schipper Ln · 1 unit · $26,000 valuation
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) & HCD APR (grouped project within ½ mile)
Annual ZIP 94924 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $2,020,313 in September 2021 to $2,113,031 in September 2022.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94924 (not a parcel appraisal)
New commercial / non-residential building permit issued (172101)
Recorded status: Issued
Contruct [N] Barn, Driveway, & Extend Utilities From Sfd · Declared valuation: $5,000 · Contractor: Silver Lining Design Build Co
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
New commercial / non-residential building permit application filed (172101)
Current status: Issued
Contruct [N] Barn, Driveway, & Extend Utilities From Sfd · Declared valuation: $5,000 · Contractor: Silver Lining Design Build Co
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Fire alarm / sprinkler permit issued (B28573)
Recorded status: Issued
Permit requested to install a back up generator to supply electricity to water pumps in the event of a black out. Water pumps are required to meet head pressure for fire sprinklers and domestic use. · Declared valuation: $19,500 · Contractor: Pacific Ridge Construction
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Fire alarm / sprinkler permit application filed (B28573)
Current status: Issued
Permit requested to install a back up generator to supply electricity to water pumps in the event of a black out. Water pumps are required to meet head pressure for fire sprinklers and domestic use. · Declared valuation: $19,500 · Contractor: Pacific Ridge Construction
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Annual ZIP 94924 home-value index checkpoint
Changed from $1,724,386 in September 2020 to $2,020,313 in September 2021.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94924 (not a parcel appraisal)
Solar / battery storage permit issued (169059)
Recorded status: Issued
8.80kw Rooftop Photovoltaic · Declared valuation: $35,288 · Contractor: Sun First Inc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Pool / spa permit issued (169068)
Recorded status: Issued
Pool W/Auto Cover · Declared valuation: $85,000 · Contractor: Tropicana Pools
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Solar / battery storage permit application filed (169059)
Current status: Issued
8.80kw Rooftop Photovoltaic · Declared valuation: $35,288 · Contractor: Sun First Inc
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel
Cross-referenced intelligence from our historical development graph—connecting parcels, permits, entity-resolved builders, empirical review-time distributions, and neighborhood renovation trends.
Explore full Unincorporated Marin development graph →Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.2 yr.
In "Applied" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 28, 2022), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Substantial improvements (additions, interior remodels, ADUs, commercial TI, and new builds) across 1,181 parcels
Small prior baseline
City baseline: 16.4 / 1k
12 in trailing 24m
Includes 6 ADUs
| Builder / contractor | Primary specialty | Here / ½ mi | ½ mi valuation | Citywide 24m trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropicana Pools | Pool / spa | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $85,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Sun First | Solar / battery storage | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $35,288 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Pacific Ridge Construction | Fire alarm / sprinkler | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $19,500 | 4 |
| Permit category | Sample (n) | 25th pct | Median (50th) | 75th pct | 90th pct | Recent 24m median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family homeOn this parcel | 121 | 166d | 253d | 456d | 686d | 211d(vs 273d prior) |
| New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | 21 | 272d | 292d | 293d | 313d | 293d(vs 197d prior) |
| New garage / accessory structureOn this parcel | 356 | 104d | 164d | 294d | 485d |
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent · ZIP 94924
HUD FY 2026 · 40th-percentile gross rentCensus ACS 5-year median gross rent (all bedroom counts combined):
Area home-value benchmarks (not an appraisal)
ZIP & neighborhood mediansUnder California Proposition 13, the seller's historical assessed value does not carry over to a buyer. On sale, the parcel is reassessed at the purchase price: 1.00% base rate ($20,150/yr) + local voter-approved bond debt ($3,023/yr) + fixed direct levies/Mello-Roos ($450/yr).
Mapped hazard zone insurance context on this parcel:
Model adding a backyard ADU or garage conversion under California's Prop 13 blended new-construction assessment (existing house & land tax base stays intact; only ADU build cost is assessed) and SB 13 impact-fee rules.
−$121,326/yr
Cash needed: $443,300
NOI: $941/yr
P&I: $10,189/mo
For $0/mo net cash flow
At $3,000/mo gross rent
| Scenario | Assumptions | Year 1 Rent | Year 1 Cash Flow | Cash-on-Cash | Break-Even Rent | Year 5 Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | −8% starting rent, +3% vacancy, +3% combined maintenance/CapEx, 1.5%/yr rent growth | $2,760/mo | −$10,455/mo | -28.3% | $17,354/mo | −$10,522/mo |
| Base (your inputs) | Your entered assumptions, 3.0%/yr rent growth | $3,000/mo | −$10,110/mo | -27.4% | $16,063/mo | −$10,007/mo |
| Optimistic (cap-limited) | +6% starting rent, 3% vacancy, 4.5%/yr rent growth (capped by AB 1482 ceiling of 8.6%/yr) | $3,180/mo | −$9,913/mo | -26.8% | $15,690/mo | −$9,615/mo |
Rental regulatory context (informational only — not legal advice):
California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act, Civ. Code § 1947.12) caps annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) on covered properties.
Issued1 unitsJun 19, 2020 – Aug 24, 2022
We group related permits and State housing reports into projects. That grouping is our inference, not an official record.
Contruct [N] Barn, Driveway, & Extend Utilities From Sfd
Permit requested to install a back up generator to supply electricity to water pumps in the event of a black out. Water pumps are required to meet head pressure for fire sprinklers and domestic use.
Pool W/Auto Cover
8.80kw Rooftop Photovoltaic
Pool House & Trellis
New Barn, Garage & Trellis
New Sfd, Trellis, Cvrd Prch And Deck.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel (APN) · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026 · Received and issued dates come from the County of Marin. The county publishes no final or expired status, so an issued permit stays 'Issued' after the work is done.
| Report year | Project / record | Type | Entitled | Permitted | Completed | Deed-restricted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | —(85838) | SFD · Owner | — | 1 (Oct 9, 2020) | — | — |
Source: California HCD, Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Table A2 · Geography: project (parcel) · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · From Unincorporated Marin's Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. A project can appear in several report years as it moves from entitlement to permit to completion.
Source: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Zoning (11 cities and unincorporated Marin) · Geography: zoning district polygon at parcel point · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
19.96 acres
Assessor's classification for assessment purposes. This is not zoning.
276 MESA RD
Source: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Parcels · Geography: parcel · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
Search by parcel number 188-170-54. Assessed value is not market value.
Search by parcel number 188-170-54 (Marin County Tax Collector)
Permits issued in unincorporated Marin in the past 48 months. Each city keeps its own records.
The official flood hazard map for this location. Our reading of it is under What could be built here.
This site does not show owner names.
| Silver Lining Design Build | New commercial / non-residential building | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $5,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Owner Builder Recent nearby: 160 Mesa Rd (Aug 6, 2026) | Demolition | 1 in ½ mi | $168,372 | 226 vs 240 prior−6% |
| 159d(vs 205d prior) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 298 | 120d | 204d | 331d | 549d | 214d(vs 181d prior) |
| Addition (adds square footage) | 316 | 103d | 160d | 249d | 440d | 157d(vs 167d prior) |
| Remodel / interior alteration | 1,054 | 36d | 83d | 148d | 266d | 112d(vs 77d prior) |
| Commercial tenant improvement | 81 | 99d | 148d | 233d | 443d | 152d(vs 150d prior) |
| Pool / spaOn this parcel | 162 | 84d | 136d | 241d | 393d | 128d(vs 155d prior) |
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Computed from issued permits with recorded application and issuance dates over the trailing 60 months. Categories with fewer than 20 permits are excluded.