125 Olema Bolinas Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91727, -122.69341
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-10 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped FEMA A flood / 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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 16, 2026, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 97% 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
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 75 Horseshoe Hill Rd (0.41 mi 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:
- 156,206 sq ft (3.59 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 125 OLEMA BOLINAS 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) (about 97% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 3% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 75 Horseshoe Hill Rd (Issued)0.41 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.5 yr (first record May 30, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Allbay Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Peter Levi Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Plum Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Seegert Construction (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48368 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 16, 2026 | $73,500 | ReRoofing |
| B46507 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 17, 2026 | $199,050 | ReRoofing |
| B35094 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 16, 2023 | $7,500 | Install 30a 250v circuit from generator backed up panel to new duplex septic system with 2- P50 1/2 HP septic pumps, con… |
| B27183 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Sep 28, 2021 | $20,500 | REPAIR DRAIN LINE (DRAIN SIZE 4.00) — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |