48 Wharf Rd
Bolinas 94924 · Bolinas · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.91010, -122.68473
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-VCR in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) / Alquist-Priolo fault due diligence; benchmark value $1,963,000 ($1,727,000–$2,199,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone C-VCR allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (4 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,200 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Jan 30, 2020).
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
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Roof replacement (80423): Pending in review for 9.3 yr — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=3,663).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 5,619 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Exemption - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 48 WHARF RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-VCR — Village Commercial Residential (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned C-VCR (mixed use): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-VCR (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-VCR (mixed use), 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 06041C0441E, 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: $1,727,000 – $2,199,000 · 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 52 Crescente Ave (Applied)0.21 mi S
In "Applied" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 11, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Roof replacement (80423) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9.3 yr — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 0d, n=3,663).
- New commercial building at 72 Wharf Rd (Issued)290 ft E
Active in "Issued" for 5.5 yr (first record May 13, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.1 yr. High-impact scale ($1,980,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 342 Seadrift Rd (Issued)0.48 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 8 yr (first record Nov 8, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Pro Roofing Maintenance (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Owner Builder (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Owner (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Pacific Ridge Construction (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20947 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jan 30, 2020 | $25,000 | Installation of asphalt composition shingles over the existing roof. — ReRoofing |
| 156127 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 1, 2017 | $18,056 | P V Roof Tile 12.2 K W -, Not Express **Cancelled By Contractor Nh** |
| 80423 | Roof replacement | Applied | App. Jul 17, 2017 | $18,000 | Reroof |