798 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.97358, -122.61051
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,393,000 ($1,226,000–$1,560,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 1, 2025, 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 Moderate 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
Remodel / interior alteration (91499): Pending in review for 3.2 yr (13.9× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 740 Bolinas Rd (0.21 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:
- 23,958 sq ft (0.55 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 798 BOLINAS RD
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-1 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-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-1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-1 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate 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: $1,226,000 – $1,560,000 · 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
- Remodel / interior alteration (91499) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 3.2 yr (13.9× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
- Other (160501) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of other permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 0d, 90th pct 71d, n=1,562).
- New home at 740 Bolinas Rd (Issued)0.21 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 12, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
- Demolition at 2 Mora Ave (Issued)0.22 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 4.6 yr (first record Apr 26, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Owner (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Paragon Roofing And Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); Rikety Ventures (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); Owner Builder (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42950 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Jul 1, 2025 | $1,500 | INSTALL AN EV CHARGER:·(01) FORD CHARGE STATION PRO LEVEL 2 EV CHARGER — EV Charging Station |
| B38298 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 5, 2024 | $19,800 | Reroof, tear off, 33 SQ TPO — ReRoofing |
| B37178 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Feb 29, 2024 | $7,000 | EV Charger Install SYSTEM SHALL BE CONFIGURED FOR BACKUP ONLY |
| 91499 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Sep 13, 2023 | $160,000 | Remodel, Reroof, Windows/Doors; Replace Deck |
| 160501 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jan 9, 2019 |