230 Meister Way
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57933, -121.44857
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 $826,000 ($727,000–$925,000).
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 5,980 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$62,861 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 2, 2024).
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 512 San Miguel Way (0.35 mi SW, in review). 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 (~$9,866/yr at $826,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$822/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:
- 5,980 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 230 MEISTER 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 5,980 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: $727,000 – $925,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
28 active or recent development projects (28 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 854 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction8 permits (2 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)27 permits (32 units)
- Demolition16 permits
- Additions & renovations154 permits
- Building systems612 permits
- Repairs18 permits
- Other19 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.35 mi SW
In "In review" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 7, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 217 41st St (In review)0.19 mi S
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).
- 323 39th St ADU (Entitled)0.25 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 28, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 3570 D Street ADU (Entitled)0.31 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kitchen Mart (3 on parcel, 19 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jaguar Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Armstrong Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); TNHC Realty And Construction (168 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (24 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2426189 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 2, 2024 | $15,886 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2124612 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 18, 2021 | $14,000 | Hot / cold water supply repipe to kitchen and bathrooms including insulating entire hot water lines. Bring into code co… |
| RES-2123546 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 5, 2021 | $125,733 | EXPEDITED - EPC - Kitchen: Fille in light well, Remove and Replace Cabinets, Countertops, Sink, Faucet and Disposal. Ins… |
| RES-2120123 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | Iss. Sep 17, 2021 | $125,733 | Bonus/Laundry room, reface fireplace, frame in new laundry room, replace cabinet, counter, sink, faucet, new plumbing fo… |
| RES-1804008 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2018 | $20,156 | Downstairs Bathroom Remodel. Remove soffit above tub, tub to remain. Replace valve and surround. Replace counter top, si… |