159 Coloma Way
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57605, -121.44085
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 $878,000 ($773,000–$983,000).
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 5,880 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$116,133 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Mar 5, 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: minimal flood hazard)
about 60% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2121040): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (0.3 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$10,459/yr at $878,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$872/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:
- 5,880 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 159 COLOMA 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 5,880 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: minimal flood hazard (about 60% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 40% 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: $773,000 – $983,000 · 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
- Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2121040) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.3 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 3, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 448 Pala Way (Entitled)0.23 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 16, 2024), 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 5188 Moddison Ave (Entitled)0.29 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tms Construction (2 on parcel, 21 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Ak Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tim Lewis Communities (95 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Wells Pools (26 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Kitchen Mart (18 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2603933 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2026 | $1,150 | EPC - install 40 amp circuit and NEMA 14-50 EV outlet for Level 2 Plug-in mobile 32A EV charger. Water conserving fixtu… |
| RES-2215497 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 22, 2022 | $2,111 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2210921 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. May 24, 2022 | $17,400 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if… |
| RES-2121040 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 21, 2022 | $250,000 | EPC - -Remodel existing interior of house with new Master Bedroom, Master bath, bath 2 and office/bedroom 3 -Remove exi… |