591 Pico Way
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57183, -121.44347
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 $825,000 ($726,000–$924,000).
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 6,500 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 18 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$56,933 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Oct 21, 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)
all 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (0.34 mi E, 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 (~$9,855/yr at $825,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$821/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:
- 6,500 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 591 PICO 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 6,500 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 (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: $726,000 – $924,000 · 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
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.34 mi E
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 622 50th St (In review)0.14 mi SE
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 11, 2026), 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 448 Pala Way (Entitled)0.15 mi NE
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 4225 Frog Aly (Entitled)0.24 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since May 28, 2024), 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: Trident Electric Service (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mak Design Build (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bob Jahns Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Fndtn Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Buckleys Heat And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623573 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 21, 2026 | $9,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 6 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0668-0132 |
| RES-2623567 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 21, 2026 | $40,277 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0668-0132 |
| RES-2409078 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 3, 2024 | $1,950 | INSTALL 60 BREAKER TO EXISTION 200 AMP MPANEL. INSTALL 50 A2P GFCI BREAKER IN SUBPANEL.Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms re… |
| RES-2405570 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 14, 2024 | $30,000 | Bathroom remodel with minor plumbing, electrical relocations, like for like. Water conserving fixtures are required to … |
| RES-2404571 |