77 Olema Bolinas Rd B
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91371, -122.69726
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-ARP-10 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,998,000 ($1,758,000–$2,238,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$29,520 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Aug 31, 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)
- ! Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (about 25% 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 (91468): Pending in review for 3.2 yr (7.1× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 594,071 sq ft (13.64 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Multiple-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 77 OLEMA BOLINAS RD B
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) (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) (about 25% of the lot)
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,758,000 – $2,238,000 · 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 (91468) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 3.2 yr (7.1× the 164d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 164d, 90th pct 485d, n=356).
- New home at 534 Overlook Dr (Issued)0.36 mi S
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)0.36 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 6.1 yr (first record Sep 22, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.1 yr.
- Demolition at 430 Aspen Rd (Issued)0.47 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 7.1 yr (first record Oct 15, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gendun Choephel Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Simply Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Seismic Retrofitters (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91468 | New garage / accessory structure | Applied | App. Aug 31, 2023 | $110,000 | New Barn |
| 172978 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Dec 15, 2022 | $30,000 | Install [N] Non Load Bearing Footing, Cap [E] Footing; Replace Dryrotted Wood |
| B31361 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Oct 11, 2022 | $50,000 | Running wires to each building From solar system and relocating meter main to Pg&E pole. — Replace Circuits / Outlets |
| B29720 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 13, 2022 | $6,000 | Replace failed 1 zone ductless mini split with New 1 zone ductless mini split — Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B26490 | Electrical / panel | Issued |