276 Mesa Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91622, -122.70615
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
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).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$46,704 contributory est.)
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)
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 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
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)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 869,240 sq ft (19.96 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 276 MESA RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-ARP-10 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-ARP-10 (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-10 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-10 (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
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,773,000 – $2,257,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Mixed-use development at 276 Mesa Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 19, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.2 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 15 Schipper Ln (Applied)0.25 mi N
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tropicana Pools (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Sun First (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Pacific Ridge Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Silver Lining Design Build (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Owner Builder (1 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172101 | New commercial / non-residential building | Issued | Iss. Aug 24, 2022 | $5,000 | Contruct [N] Barn, Driveway, & Extend Utilities From Sfd |
| B28573 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Feb 8, 2022 | $19,500 | Permit requested to install a back up generator to supply electricity to water pumps in the event of a black out. Water … |
| 169068 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Aug 10, 2021 | $85,000 | Pool W/Auto Cover |
| 169059 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 10, 2021 | $35,288 |