1001 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.97336, -122.61897
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,301,000 ($1,145,000–$1,457,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$47,166 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (14 total permits, latest Jul 17, 2026).
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
Solar / battery storage (178440): Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Demolition at 2 Mora Ave (0.24 mi E, 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:
- 192,100 sq ft (4.41 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Commercial - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 1001 BOLINAS RD
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.1 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential): 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 RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.1 (multifamily residential), 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 06041C0451E, effective March 17, 2014
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,145,000 – $1,457,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94930) · FY 2026
Studio $2,230 · 1BR $2,680 · 2BR $3,240 · 3BR $4,140 · 4BR $4,290
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Solar / battery storage (178440) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Solar / battery storage (156675) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=2,977).
- Demolition at 2 Mora Ave (Issued)0.24 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record Apr 26, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.5 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 45 Bosque Ave (Issued)0.34 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.3 yr (first record Jul 31, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gordon Drake (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Solarcraft Services (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ernest Ongaro And Sons (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sgx Construction Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Diego Lopez Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (14 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47478 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 17, 2026 | $1,500 | Replace Circuits / Outlets |
| B42919 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 2, 2025 | $43,500 | Repair Sewer Pipe at Golf House Building by pipe bursting method — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B42251 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. May 6, 2025 | $3,000 | Provide fire hardening at small electrical building, which includes covering plywood siding with WUI rated material and … |
| B42250 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. May 6, 2025 | $10,000 | install new siding and roof at pump house, and upgrade materials to make WUI compliant and fire hardened — Siding Replac… |
| B42031 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |