88 Mesa Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91082, -122.69736
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-5 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,193,000 ($1,930,000–$2,456,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 9 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 6, 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
- ! 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
Electrical / panel (181677): Issued after 9 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$25,670/yr at $2,193,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,139/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:
- 40,772 sq ft (0.94 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Tax Exempt
- Addresses on lot:
- 100 MESA RD; 88 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
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
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
- Electrical / panel (181677) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (94032) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (172304) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
- Electrical / panel (85737) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.4 yr — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=3,019).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: J Perretti Builder (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Parsons Environment And Infrastructure Grp (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Gmh Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Qualtek Wireless (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Quality Telecom Consultants (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181677 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 6, 2026 | $65,000 | Upgrades To (E) Cell Tower - A T & T |
| 94032 | Electrical / panel | Applied | App. Feb 27, 2026 | $100,000 | Extend Telecommunications Tower And Install Antennas, Radios, Battery Cabinet, Etc... T-Mobile |
| 173181 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Jan 12, 2023 | $30,000 | T I - (N) Partitions & Doors, Relocate (E) Sink & Drinking Fountain |
| 172304 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 8, 2022 | $30,000 | Cell Site Modifications - Verizon |
| 85737 | Electrical / panel | Applied | App. Jun 3, 2020 |