350 Lauff Ranch Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91798, -122.69494
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-5 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 $2,193,000 ($1,930,000–$2,456,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 20, 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, about 49% 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 74% 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
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New garage / accessory structure (161244): Issued after 13 mo (2.4× the 164d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 75th pct 294d, n=356).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 68,128 sq ft (1.56 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 350 LAUFF RANCH RD; 352 LAUFF RANCH RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-ARP-5 — Agriculture Residential Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned C-ARP-5 (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-5 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-ARP-5 (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 74% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 26% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 49% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 51% 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: $1,930,000 – $2,456,000 · 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 garage / accessory structure (161244) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 13 mo (2.4× the 164d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 75th pct 294d, n=356).
- New home at 75 Horseshoe Hill Rd (Issued)0.32 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: Rj Heffelfinger Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Moore Home Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Vida Building (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Owner Builder (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Precision Build (5 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46861 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 20, 2026 | $14,583 | Replace Ductwork, Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| 161244 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Apr 11, 2019 | $8,000 | Legalize 2nd Unit, Decks T.D. 5/29/18 |
| 155427 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 11, 2017 | $1,500 | Elec For Well |