61 Aiken Way
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57952, -121.44226
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $796,000 ($700,000–$892,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,763 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$35,104 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Aug 24, 2026).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5188 Moddison Ave (0.25 mi E, 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 (~$9,524/yr at $796,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$794/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:
- 5,763 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 61 AIKEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 5,763 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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: $700,000 – $892,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95819) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,150 · 2BR $2,640 · 3BR $3,510 · 4BR $4,050
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5188 Moddison Ave (Entitled)0.25 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 20, 2022), 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 217 41st St (In review)0.34 mi SW
In "In review" for 2 yr (since Nov 14, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 4420 D Street ADU (Entitled)0.38 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 24, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 521 La Purissima Way Secondary Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.46 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Aug 26, 2019), 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: Kitchen Mart (2 on parcel, 18 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Southgate Glass And Screen (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Straight Line Roofing And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kleen Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); On The Ritz Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2618432 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 24, 2026 | $39,628 | PRIMARY BATH: REMOVE & REPLACE VANITY, COUNTERTOP, SINK, & FAUCET. REMOVE & REPLACE BATHTUB, VALVE, SURROUND, & TEMPERED… |
| RES-2511060 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 29, 2025 | $66,484 | Kitchen Remodel Permit: Remove and replace cabinets, counter tops, sink, faucet, and disposal. Remove and replace 2 LED… |
| RES-2508470 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 25, 2025 | $14,380 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |
| RES-2426234 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 2, 2024 | $20,914 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0032 |