3001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax 94930 · Unincorporated Fairfax · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 38.00131, -122.61747
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A60 in Unincorporated Marin and mapped CAL FIRE high fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $1,254,000 ($1,104,000–$1,404,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 25 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 19, 2026, 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 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 92% 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 commercial building at 3125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd: Active in "Issued" for 7.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. High-impact scale ($1,302,034 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$14,871/yr at $1,254,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$1,239/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 7,120,753 sq ft (163.47 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Exemption - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 3001 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD; 3025 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD; 3125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
A60 — Agriculture and Conservation (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A60 (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 A60 (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A60 (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) (about 92% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024); Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (about 8% of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0288D, effective May 4, 2009
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $1,104,000 – $1,404,000 · 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 commercial building at 3125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 7.8 yr (first record Jan 10, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. High-impact scale ($1,302,034 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- General repair (85655) (Applied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.5 yr (28.6× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 328d, n=693).
- General repair (173962) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (2.4× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
- General repair (173961) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (2.4× the 83d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 75th pct 181d, n=693).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Midstate Construction (5 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · General repair); Owner Builder (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Wedge Roofing (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Valley Comfort Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jemico (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (25 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181713 | General repair | Issued | Iss. May 19, 2026 | $50,000 | Existing Pool Resurface - No Structural Changes Or New Equipment |
| B44892 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Nov 24, 2025 | $7,980 | ** Garage Approx 700 Sq Ft** Prepare existing surface to receive new roof. Apply 1 1/2" SPF with Silicone Coating. — ReR… |
| B44153 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2025 | $76,500 | Dining Hall - Prepare existing surface to receive new roof. Apply 1 1/2" SPF with Silicone Coating. — ReRoofing; With El… |
| B40530 | Roof replacement | Issued |