1323 Louis Way
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55788, -121.43065
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 $758,000 ($667,000–$849,000).
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 5,512 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 8, 2023, 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: 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: 65 East (0.34 mi SE, 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 (~$9,091/yr at $758,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$758/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:
- 5,512 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1323 LOUIS 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 5,512 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 06067C0195H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $667,000 – $849,000 · 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)
16 active or recent development projects (361 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 295 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction4 permits (296 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)15 permits (16 units)
- Demolition10 permits
- Additions & renovations44 permits
- Building systems185 permits
- Repairs3 permits
- Other34 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 65 East (Entitled)0.34 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 8.1 yr (since Sep 27, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (184 housing units across 0 permits).
- 130 Multi-Family Units at 6661 Folsom Blvd (Entitled)0.4 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 5, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (130 housing units, $87,938,116 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Opus at Folsom and Elvas (Entitled)0.4 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 19, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (137 housing units across 0 permits).
- Q Street Apartments (Entitled)0.48 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 8.7 yr (since Feb 15, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (140 housing units, $27,896,642 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Lomax Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Az Custom Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Sierra National Construction (9 in ½ mi · Demolition); Premier Pools Sacramento (9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Premier Pools (8 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2316678 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 8, 2023 | $6,800 | E-Permit: Shower/Tub Replacement. |