1825 Commercial Way
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55755, -121.49002
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 $721,000 ($634,000–$808,000).
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 3,920 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 6, 2021, 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 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New garage / accessory structure (RES-2003675): Issued after 13 mo (5.8× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed Use 5 Story (0.24 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 (~$8,669/yr at $721,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$722/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1825 COMMERCIAL 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 3,920 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: $634,000 – $808,000 · 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
- Mixed Use 5 Story (Entitled)0.24 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7.1 yr (since Oct 23, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (47 housing units, $11,609,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- New garage / accessory structure (RES-2003675) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 13 mo (5.8× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.41 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 1, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $805,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- 2721 Freeport Blvd ADU (Entitled)0.13 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 2, 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: Goodrum Builders (2 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Surge Electric (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Abrahams Construction (34 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (19 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Southgate Glass And Screen (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2106893 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Apr 6, 2021 | $5,000 | Demolish and dispose of 128-sqft detached garage for future build on separate permit. |
| RES-2003675 | New garage / accessory structure | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 6, 2021 | $15,000 | Construct 216-sqft detached garage w/ 60-amp subpanel w/ minor electrical. (Demolition of existing garage on separate p… |
| RES-2106049 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 23, 2021 | $3,500 | E-Permit: - Overhead service, main breaker replacement. |