524 Flint Way
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55882, -121.50856
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 $680,000 ($598,000–$762,000).
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 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 23, 2022, 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 Upper Land Park
68 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#27 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Upper 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: 29SC Maven V Apartments (0.3 mi N, 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 (~$8,202/yr at $680,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$684/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 524 FLINT 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 5,663 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 06067C0170H, 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: $598,000 – $762,000 · 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
- 29SC Maven V Apartments (Entitled)0.3 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 19, 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 (252 housing units across 0 permits).
- Mixed Use Apartment Complex (Entitled)0.44 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 19, 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 (49 housing units, $9,892,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 870 Swanston Dr (Applied)0.31 mi SE
In "Applied" for 9 mo (since Feb 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "JASON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 657 Swanston Dr (Issued)0.24 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 21, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Southgate Glass And Screen (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Broxen Homes (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Zimmerman Re Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kws United Technology (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2220382 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 23, 2022 | $9,339 | Remove and replace (5) vinyl windows with (3) vinyl windows like for like, cutting down (1) dish vinyl window installing… |
| RES-2019523 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 23, 2020 | $12,000 | Master Bath: changing shower/tub to shower only, R/R cabinets/counters, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, potable … |
| RES-2014076 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 10, 2020 | $2,700 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, m… |
| RES-1817677 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2018 | $3,577 | Re-side wood to fiber cement. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |