740 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.97337, -122.60644
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMP-0.5 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,397,000 ($1,229,000–$1,565,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMP-0.5 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 22, 2024, 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
New home at 740 Bolinas Rd: Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 12, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.21 mi NE, 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:
- 78,713 sq ft (1.81 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 740 BOLINAS RD
Zoning & Land Use
RMP-0.5 — Residential Multiple Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMP-0.5 (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-0.5 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMP-0.5 (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: $1,229,000 – $1,565,000 · 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
- New home at 740 Bolinas Rd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 12, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.21 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 5.6 yr (first record Apr 19, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.6 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.31 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 20 mo.
- New home (Issued)0.31 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 16, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.3 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sunshine Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Golden Gate Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Fast Water Heater (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Schulkamp (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Owner Builder (5 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37636 | New single-family home | Issued | Iss. Apr 22, 2024 | $1 | New Home standby Generator with automatic transfer switch. |
| B33347 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Apr 10, 2023 | $3,381 | Remove/replace electric water heater. — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s) |
| B27082 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 21, 2021 | $9,000 | Reroof. 16 Squares. tear off existing roof. Install new GAF 30 Year Roof Sagewood reflector series. haul away debris. — … |
| B20171 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Oct 21, 2019 | $8,900 |