3162 Forney Way
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58308, -121.45922
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $712,000 ($627,000–$797,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,465 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jun 27, 2023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Democracy Alley Residences (0.4 mi SW, entitled). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$8,567/yr at $712,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$714/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:
- 3,516 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03440
- Addresses on lot:
- 3162 FORNEY WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0180J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $627,000 – $797,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Democracy Alley Residences (Entitled)0.4 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 20, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (10 housing units across 0 permits).
- Equipment Building, fiber-optic (Issued)0.5 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 7, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 3256 C St ADUs (Entitled)0.24 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Oct 26, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 3232 D Street ADU (Entitled)0.31 mi S
In "Entitled" for 6.4 yr (since Jul 2, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: TNHC Realty And Construction (1 on parcel, 337 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (1 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy Operations (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Champas Construction (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Quinlan And Reed Construction (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2313020 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 27, 2023 | $795 | Add new 40 amp circuit to new tesla wall connector for EV charging. charger uses 32 amps. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms… |
| RES-2022611 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Dec 9, 2020 | $15,557 | 6.12kw Solar PV System, Energy Storage 13.5KWH, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side … |
| RES-2016931 | Solar / battery storage | Withdrawn | Iss. Sep 21, 2020 | $12,538 | 4.08kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-1920028 | New single-family home | Finaled |