3589 Forney Way
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58494, -121.45256
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 $694,000 ($611,000–$777,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 15, 2020, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: 3570 D Street ADU (0.43 mi S, 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 (~$8,362/yr at $694,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$697/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:
- 2,855 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03440
- Addresses on lot:
- 3589 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: $611,000 – $777,000 · 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
- 3570 D Street ADU (Entitled)0.43 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3249 B St (In review)0.43 mi SW
work_desc changed to "EPC - New construction of detached duplex ADU with porches. UNIT #1 600 SQF, UNIT #2 600 SQF. PORCH 180 SF. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- McKinley Village Self Storage (Finaled / completed)0.28 mi S
High-impact scale ($9,302,014 declared valuation across 33 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: TNHC Realty And Construction (1 on parcel, 337 in ½ mi · New single-family home); The Garden Tutors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Connected Technology (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Champas Construction (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kitchen Mart (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2008095 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. May 15, 2020 | $700 | AA: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 5 L.F. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R31… |
| RES-1815795 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Sep 7, 2018 | $214,255 | Plan 2-A NSFR 2 story single family home 1st floor 672 sq ft, 455 sq ft garage, 91 sq ft patio cover, 2nd floor 958 sq f… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2018, 2019).