261 Larch Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.90165, -122.70610
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-RA-B2 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,208,000 ($1,943,000–$2,473,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RA-B2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,039 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 3, 2024).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 185 Elm Rd (0.41 mi E, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$25,842/yr at $2,208,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,154/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:
- 43,299 sq ft (0.99 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 261 LARCH RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-RA-B2 — Residential Agriculture (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-RA-B2 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned C-RA-B2 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned C-RA-B2 (single-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Residential agriculture, estate and restricted: large-lot residential; confirm SB 9 with the county.
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: $1,943,000 – $2,473,000 · 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
- New home at 185 Elm Rd (Issued)0.41 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 3.2 yr (first record Aug 24, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $850,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 410 Cedar Rd (Applied)0.45 mi NE
In "Applied" for 3.6 yr (since Apr 4, 2023), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
- New home at 260 Laurel Rd A K A (Issued)0.21 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 9.7 yr (first record Mar 9, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.8 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 387 Ocean Pkwy A K A (Issued)0.28 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 8.1 yr (first record Oct 16, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.6 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Pas (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); North HVAC Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner Builder (13 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Vida Building (5 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40405 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 3, 2024 | $27,975 | Heat Pump HVAC Installation — Mechanical Appliance |
| B27501 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 21, 2021 | $1,500 | panel replacment — Service Upgrade |
| 169182 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 25, 2021 | $21,440 | 4.96kw Rooftop Photovoltaic And Energy Storage System - Express |
| 164784 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 3, 2020 | $9,195 | Reroof |
| 164783 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Jun 3, 2020 | $21,406 |