1171 Larkin Way
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56019, -121.49838
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 $744,000 ($655,000–$833,000).
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 4,792 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 29, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Land Park)
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: 2401 13th St. Apartment Complex (0.27 mi NE, fee estimate). 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 (~$8,932/yr at $744,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$744/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1171 LARKIN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 4,792 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 06067C0190H, 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: $655,000 – $833,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95818) · FY 2026
Studio $1,950 · 1BR $2,050 · 2BR $2,520 · 3BR $3,350 · 4BR $3,870
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 2401 13th St. Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.27 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 21 mo (since Feb 11, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (15 housing units, $2,450,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New duplex at 1007 W St (Issued)0.4 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 6.9 yr (first record Jan 2, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr. High-impact scale (2 housing units, $765,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2651 17th St (Entitled)0.35 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 19, 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 2741 10th St (Entitled)0.36 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jul 2, 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: Solarado Roofing And Solar (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Dw Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Abrahams Construction (36 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Indie Capital Constructors (29 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Connected Technology (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-2522653 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 29, 2025 | — | REVISION TO RES-2521206- Revised to move batteries from main house no clearance to detached garage. Short trench from de… |
| RES-2521206 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 8, 2025 | $25,000 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 5.2kw Solar PV System, 27 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater inst… |
| RES-2519275 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 12, 2025 | $11,840 | Roof Permit: E-Permit: Tear off and install 16 squares of metal roofing material. In-progress inspection required if 10… |
| RES-2113663 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 28, 2021 | $1,223 | AA: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 69 L.F. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections… |