120 Cedar Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.90164, -122.69593
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 $2,313,000 ($2,035,000–$2,591,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-RA-B2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$120,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Mar 17, 2023).
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
General repair (90258): Pending in review for 4.2 yr (18.5× 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 161 Elm Rd (480 ft 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:
- 26,397 sq ft (0.61 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 120 CEDAR 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: $2,035,000 – $2,591,000 · 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
- General repair (90258) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.2 yr (18.5× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- New home at 161 Elm Rd (Issued)480 ft NW
Active in "Issued" for 5 yr (first record Nov 17, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $950,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 185 Elm Rd (Issued)0.15 mi W
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).
- Remodel / interior alteration (169555) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo (1.9× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 148d, n=1,054).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (3 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Rca Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (13 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Upscale Construction (3 in ½ mi · Demolition); Wick Brothers Construction (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173600 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 17, 2023 | $800 | Electrical For Hot Tub/Spa |
| 90258 | General repair | Applied | App. Aug 26, 2022 | — | Temp Power Pole |
| 169555 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 7, 2021 | $950,000 | Total Remodel; Decks |
| B23510 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 23, 2020 | $4,000 | Replace old electrical panel with new panel, same 200amp. — Service Upgrade |
| B17116 | Other | Issued | Iss. Feb 25, 2019 | $5,230 | Change fire place to insert — Mechanical Appliance |