50 Mesa Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91350, -122.69363
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-5 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,985,000 ($1,747,000–$2,223,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$16,560 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (1 total permit, latest Oct 28, 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)
- ! 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
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 31 Wharf Rd Bldg C D (0.48 mi SE, 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:
- 228,037 sq ft (5.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 50 MESA 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) (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
- Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (Bolinas quadrangle) (all of the lot)
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,747,000 – $2,223,000 · 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 31 Wharf Rd Bldg C D (Issued)0.48 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 19, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo. High-impact scale ($2,500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 12 Olema Bolinas Rd (Issued)0.43 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 10.7 yr (first record Mar 8, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.6 yr.
- New home at 534 Overlook Dr (Issued)0.45 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6.1 yr (first record Sep 22, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.1 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 530 Overlook Dr (Issued)0.45 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6.1 yr (first record Sep 22, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.1 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Greenlief Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Owner Builder (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Design Build Alliance (1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39973 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 28, 2024 | $61,000 | 10.92kw rooftop photovoltaic system 26 420w solar panels Solar edge inverter system 26kwh Franklin battery backup system |